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Sonoma County Weather is one of the reasons people come to this lovely region of California. Another reason, the wine, is a direct product of the weather. Without our unique brand of weather, the grapes would not grow the way they do, and the region would not be known as such a great wine region.

Many of our clients who come from out of town often ask about the Sonoma County weather. Since it is a recurring question (one of the reasons we write some blogs is because we do get recurring questions) I decided to write an article explaining a little more about the weather here in Sonoma County.

Sonoma County really does have a lot of different weather patterns. For the purpose of this article, I decided to use the averages (for the graphs below) from Santa Rosa, the county seat of Sonoma County. We also decided to use Santa Rosa as representative because Santa Rosa is near the geographic center of Sonoma County, and is the most populated area.

Below is a graph of Average Sonoma County Temperatures…showing all time highs, all time lows, average highs and average low temperatures, all by month. As you can see, the low temperatures are very stable, rarely going below 40 degrees, and rarely getting above the low 50’s. The weather here is usually dry, and even though the lows are in the mid 50s in the summer, the lack of humidity makes it feel warmer, and great for a morning workout. 

Sonoma County Weather - Temperature Graph

Sonoma County Weather - Temperature Graph

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In addition to the temperate Sonoma County climate with very stable highs and lows, there is also a wide range of precipitation amounts. The late fall and winter months offer a lot of precipitation, which helps the grapevines. The spring and summer bring very little precipitation, which allows for a wide range of outdoor activities. The low amount of precipitation in the spring, summer and fall is also great for producing very flavorful grapes. If you want to live in a place where you can get out and enjoy the outdoors, Sonoma County is it.
Sonoma County Average Precipitation

Sonoma County Average Precipitation

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We think you can see that Sonoma County Weather can vary all year, in terms of not only temperature, but also in terms of precipitation. The summer is certainly the favorite time of year for locals, and visitors. With that said, we would also suggest that tourists consider a late October trip, as that is the season for Crush, when the grapes are crushed into juice for wine. You can see from the charts above that the temperature is very pleasant with highs in the upper 70’s, with daily lows in the 50 degree range, and the precipitation is less than 2 inches per month.
Let us know what time of year is your favorite and why. We love to hear from our readers.

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