Climate Summary
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| # El Cerrito, CA Climate Summary ## General Climate El Cerrito, California, United States, experiences a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa), with mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. The average annual temperature is 58.7 °F (14.8 °C), with average monthly temperatures ranging from 45.1 °F (7.3 °C) in January to 71.7 °F (22.1 °C) in September. The average annual precipitation is 23.02 inches (585 mm), with most of the rain falling between November and April. Snowfall is rare in El Cerrito, averaging only 0.3 inches (0.76 cm) per year. ## Temperature The warmest month in El Cerrito is September, with an average temperature of 71.7 °F (22.1 °C). The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 45.1 °F (7.3 °C). The average daily temperature range is 23.4 °F (13.0 °C). ## Precipitation The wettest month in El Cerrito is January, with an average precipitation of 3.97 inches (101 mm). The driest month is July, with an average precipitation of 0.04 inches (1.0 mm). The average annual precipitation is 23.02 inches (585 mm). ## Snowfall Snowfall is rare in El Cerrito, averaging only 0.3 inches (0.76 cm) per year. The last significant snowfall in El Cerrito was in February 1976, when the city received 6 inches (15 cm) of snow. ## Sunshine El Cerrito receives an average of 260 sunny days per year. The sunniest month is July, with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. The cloudiest month is January, with an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day. ## Humidity The average annual relative humidity in El Cerrito is 72%. The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%. The least humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 65%. ## Wind The prevailing wind direction in El Cerrito is from the west. The average wind speed is 7.5 mph (12.1 km/h). The windiest month is March, with an average wind speed of 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h). The calmest month is September, with an average wind speed of 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h). ## Climate Change The climate of El Cerrito is changing due to global warming. The average annual temperature has increased by 1.5 °F (0.8 °C) since 1895. The average annual precipitation has decreased by 1.5 inches (38 mm) since 1895. The number of days with extreme heat has increased, and the number of days with extreme cold has decreased. ## Conclusion El Cerrito, California, has a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. The average annual temperature is 58.7 °F (14.8 °C), and the average annual precipitation is 23.02 inches (585 mm). Snowfall is rare in El Cerrito, averaging only 0.3 inches (0.76 cm) per year. The climate of El Cerrito is changing due to global warming, with the average annual temperature increasing and the average annual precipitation decreasing. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • El Cerrito is home to the largest contiguous oak woodland in the East Bay, known as the Cerrito Creek Watershed. • The city's namesake, Cerrito Creek, is a tributary of San Francisco Bay and supports a diverse ecosystem, including steelhead trout and red-legged frogs. Science • The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is located in El Cerrito. LBNL is a world-renowned research institution known for its contributions to nuclear physics, particle physics, and environmental science. • The University of California, Berkeley's Richmond Field Station, a 300-acre research and teaching facility, is also located in El Cerrito. Personalities • John Muir, the renowned conservationist, lived in El Cerrito in the late 1800s and early 1900s. His home, known as Muir House, is now a National Historic Landmark. • David Brower, the founder of the Sierra Club, grew up in El Cerrito. • The city was also home to the renowned architect Bernard Maybeck, who designed many of El Cerrito's early buildings, including the El Cerrito Community Center. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Tilden Regional Park: A sprawling park with hiking trails, a lake, a carousel, a golf course, and the Little Farm petting zoo. 2.University of California, Berkeley: A prestigious university with a beautiful campus, museums, and gardens. 3.Richmond Bridge: A scenic bridge connecting El Cerrito to Richmond, offering stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. |
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