Shaver Lake, CA climate
Shaver Lake has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 28°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Shaver Lake feels like
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Shaver Lake weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 28° | 7.4" | 36° – 45° |
| February | 50° | 28° | 6.5" | 32° – 46° |
| March | 53° | 30° | 6.0" | 34° – 48° |
| April | 57° | 33° | 3.5" | 40° – 50° |
| May | 65° | 40° | 1.8" | 43° – 60° |
| June | 75° | 47° | 0.5" | 54° – 66° |
| July | 82° | 54° | 0.1" | 64° – 72° |
| August | 82° | 54° | 0.1" | 64° – 72° |
| September | 77° | 49° | 0.3" | 59° – 67° |
| October | 67° | 40° | 2.0" | 49° – 59° |
| November | 56° | 33° | 3.3" | 36° – 50° |
| December | 49° | 28° | 5.8" | 35° – 42° |
| Year | 63° | 39° | 37.2" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake gets 37 inches of rain and melted snow a year. January is the wettest month and August the driest.
How Shaver Lake compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Shaver Lake averaged 1.5° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in January (+2.3°). The shift is larger than in 71% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Shaver Lake’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. May swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 43° to 60°. December is the most reliable, staying within 8°.
Common questions about Shaver Lake’s climate
What is the coldest month in Shaver Lake?
December, with a typical high of 49° and a low of 28°.
What is the hottest month in Shaver Lake?
July, with a typical high of 82° and a low of 54°.
What is the rainiest month in Shaver Lake?
January, with 7.4 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 37 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Shaver Lake itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.