San Benito County Climate
San Benito County, California
Avg Annual Temp
58.2°F
Annual Precip
13.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Extreme Heat Days
54.333333333333336
days >= 90°F/yr
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About San Benito County Weather
San Benito's moderate annual profile
San Benito County averages 58.2°F, placing it very close to the California state average and the national median. It receives a modest 13.6 inches of rain per year, typical for the Central Coast hinterlands.
Aligning with the state average
The county's 58.2°F average is nearly identical to the California statewide average of 58.7°F. Its precipitation of 13.6 inches is notably lower than the state average of 25.8 inches, indicating a drier environment.
Cooler than the inland valleys
San Benito is significantly cooler than nearby San Joaquin County, which averages 62.5°F. This reflects the county's transitional geography between the coast and the hot interior.
Warm summers with crisp nights
The county sees 54 extreme heat days a year, significantly fewer than the deep Central Valley. July averages a comfortable 69.1°F, while winters are cool with a January average of 47.9°F.
Prepare for dry, temperate weather
While heat is less intense than inland, 54 days of 90°F weather still require cooling solutions. Light winter gear suffices for the mild 48.3°F winter average.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.