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Sierra Nevada

Chico, California, United States
Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct
Set inChico, California, United States
In season~86°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

43–102°F
Nearest airportRDD
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Sierra Nevada
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 86%
WarmestJul · 102°F
WettestMar
Best windowApr–May & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The brewery that lit the American craft revolution with its Pale Ale.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Napa Valley
88 mi away
Palisades Tahoe
91 mi away
Lake Tahoe
100 mi away
Russian River
101 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sierra Nevada?

The best time to visit Sierra Nevada is April–May & September–October, in Chico, California, United States.

Where is Sierra Nevada?

Sierra Nevada is in Chico, California, United States. The nearest major airport is RDD.

What is Sierra Nevada known for?

The brewery that lit the American craft revolution with its Pale Ale.

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