Climate Summary
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| Pollock Pines, California Climate Summary General Climate • Pollock Pines has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
• The average annual temperature is 54.6°F (12.6°C).
• The average annual precipitation is 36.8 inches (935 mm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 75.2°F (24°C).
• The average high temperature in July is 88°F (31°C).
• The average low temperature in July is 62°F (17°C).
• The average relative humidity in July is 35%.
• The average number of days with measurable precipitation in July is 1. Winter • The average winter temperature is 39.8°F (4.3°C).
• The average high temperature in January is 49°F (9°C).
• The average low temperature in January is 31°F (-0.6°C).
• The average relative humidity in January is 75%.
• The average number of days with measurable precipitation in January is 10. Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C).
• The average high temperature in April is 65°F (18°C).
• The average low temperature in April is 40°F (4°C).
• The average relative humidity in April is 55%.
• The average number of days with measurable precipitation in April is 6. • The average fall temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).
• The average high temperature in October is 63°F (17°C).
• The average low temperature in October is 39°F (4°C).
• The average relative humidity in October is 60%.
• The average number of days with measurable precipitation in October is 5. Climate Extremes • The highest temperature ever recorded in Pollock Pines was 110°F (43°C) on July 22, 2006.
• The lowest temperature ever recorded in Pollock Pines was -18°F (-28°C) on December 21, 1990.
• The wettest year on record in Pollock Pines was 1983, with 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) of precipitation.
• The driest year on record in Pollock Pines was 1977, with 14.6 inches (371 mm) of precipitation. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Pollock Pines is nestled within the Sierra Nevada foothills, a region known for its diverse flora and fauna. • The area is home to majestic ponderosa pines, sugar pines, and incense cedars. • The nearby American River provides habitat for rainbow trout, brown trout, and other aquatic species. Science • Pollock Pines is the site of the University of California's Sagehen Creek Field Station, a renowned research center for ecology and environmental science. • The station has contributed to groundbreaking research on climate change, forest health, and wildlife conservation. Personalities John Pollock:A pioneer who established a sawmill in the area in 1858, giving the town its name. John Muir:The famed naturalist and conservationist spent time in Pollock Pines, studying the surrounding wilderness. Eadweard Muybridge:The pioneering photographer captured iconic images of horses and other animals in motion in Pollock Pines. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Sly Park Recreation Area: A scenic mountain reservoir with opportunities for fishing, boating, picnicking, and hiking. 2.Jenkinson Lake Recreation Area: A picturesque lake surrounded by towering pines, offering fishing, swimming, and hiking trails. 3.American River Parkway: A paved bike and pedestrian trail that follows the American River for over 30 miles, providing scenic views and access to swimming holes and picnic areas. |
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