Placerville, United States experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Placerville, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Placerville, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.1/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 22°C / 10°C
Feels Like 20°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 108 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 56%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 3 days
Hottest Month
34°C
July
Avg Low18°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
4°C
January
Avg High12°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High34°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
February (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:39
Daylight 14.9h
Sunset 20:31
Live conditions—
Placerville on the map · live conditions
Placerville, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Placerville
- Population
- 10.7K
- Elevation
- 569 m
- Coordinates
- 38.73°, -120.80°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 12°C / 4°C . Feb: 14°C / 4°C . Mar: 15°C / 5°C . Apr: 19°C / 7°C . May: 24°C / 10°C . Jun: 30°C / 15°C . Jul: 34°C / 18°C . Aug: 33°C / 18°C . Sep: 29°C / 15°C . Oct: 24°C / 11°C . Nov: 16°C / 6°C . Dec: 13°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 233 mm. Feb: 202 mm. Mar: 252 mm. Apr: 94 mm. May: 53 mm. Jun: 7 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 3 mm. Sep: 21 mm. Oct: 69 mm. Nov: 137 mm. Dec: 226 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 73%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 72%. Apr: 64%. May: 56%. Jun: 43%. Jul: 36%. Aug: 39%. Sep: 44%. Oct: 47%. Nov: 62%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 13h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 5 days. Mar: 6 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 20 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 3°C | Jan · 4°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 306 mm | Mar · 252 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 18 km/h | Feb · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 4°C | 10°C / 0°C | 12days (233 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 11°C / 0°C | 10days (202 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 5°C | 12°C / 1°C | 15days (252 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 7°C | 18°C / 4°C | 8days (94 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 10°C | 23°C / 8°C | 6days (53 mm) Good | 12.6h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 15°C | 29°C / 13°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 13.6h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 34°C / 18°C | 33°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 13.6h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 33°C / 18°C | 32°C / 16°C | 0days (3 mm) Excellent | 12.5h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 15°C | 28°C / 13°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 24°C / 11°C | 21°C / 8°C | 5days (69 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 47% Moderate | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 8days (137 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 62% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 4°C | 10°C / 1°C | 11days (226 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Placerville are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Placerville, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Placerville is July, with average daytime highs of 34°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Placerville is January, with average overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Placerville is March, averaging 252mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Placerville runs through March, January, December, February, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Placerville.
Placerville receives approximately 122 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Placerville.
The least favorable months to visit Placerville are January, February, March, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Placerville is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Placerville is 56%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Placerville receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 11 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 3 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Placerville are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Placerville averages 14 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 36%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Placerville is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Placerville has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Placerville ranges from 7°C (45°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Placerville. It earns a climate score of 9.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Placerville, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 30°C (86°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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