Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

San Jose experiences comfortable temperatures for a significant portion of the year, particularly from April to October.
July and August see the highest temperatures, occasionally reaching discomfort levels above 30°C.
The remaining months, from November to March, have milder temperatures, but remain within a comfortable range.
There are no months with discomfort cold temperatures.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

In San Jose, California, there is a clear seasonal pattern where the sun hours (sh) increase significantly from January through July, reaching a peak of 13.8 hours in July, while precipitation levels (prec) sharply decline during this period, dropping to 0.0mm in July.
Conversely, the colder months from December to February show lower sun hours, ranging from 4.2 to 5.9 hours, accompanied by higher precipitation levels, with December receiving the highest at 4.63mm. This trend highlights San Jose's dry and sunny summer months contrasted against its wetter, overcast winter months.

Sunny Weather

Period	San Jose
Jan	4.9 hours/day
Feb	5.9 hours/day
Mar	5.5 hours/day
Apr	8.7 hours/day
May	11.5 hours/day
Jun	13.2 hours/day
Jul	13.8 hours/day
Aug	12.6 hours/day
Sep	11.3 hours/day
Oct	8.9 hours/day
Nov	6.7 hours/day
Dec	4.2 hours/day
Average	8.9 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In San Jose, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 05:47, while the latest is recorded in January at 07:19, demonstrating a significant variation in morning light across the months.
Conversely, the latest sunset takes place in June at 20:29, with the earliest just before the winter solstice in December at 16:52, leading to a notable difference in evening light.
Overall, the longest day length in June spans 14 hours and 41 minutes, whereas the shortest day length in December is only 9 hours and 38 minutes, underscoring the extreme shifts in daylight experienced throughout the year.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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