Clearlake climate
Lake access is more enjoyable with a smoke and heat plan
NOAA's station index lists Clearlake 4 SE at about 1,349 feet. City planning materials describe dry-season fire concerns, winter cold, and air-quality effects during wildfire events.
Exact current city normals were not established here. Compare representative station records, then inspect cooling, shade, windows, filtration, roof, water, drainage, backup power, and indoor space for smoky or very hot days.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Good
2.8 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 86°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 42 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 86°F
Good
3.4 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 34°F / 1°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 40 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Good
Very Good
Good
2.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 57%
- Comfortable Months
- 5 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1894 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Good
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Good
4.9 / 5
Current AQI
Checking…
Current PM2.5
Checking…
Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 3.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Jul, Aug
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- High
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Excellent · 3.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
2.9 / 5
Clearlake in everyday life
Could Clearlake work for you?
What may work well
- A local station record can anchor a seasonal comparison.
- City planning materials identify specific conditions to discuss with an inspector and insurer.
What to think about
- Exact conditions vary across Lake County and by exposure.
- Heat, smoke, drought, fire, flood, and power need attention.
Choose Clearlake for the whole year
Inspect heating and cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, filters, roof, and backup power.
Price fire and flood resilience
Ask about insurance, defensible space, drainage, lake exposure, roof, gutters, and evacuation routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair lake and park time with meals, calls, exercise, library, games, and other activities indoors.
Questions retirees ask
Does Clearlake have a mild climate?
The sources support seasonal and hazard planning, not a simple label. Review heat, smoke, rain, drought, cooling, power, and the exact home.
What should I ask about wildfire smoke?
Ask about filtration, windows, HVAC, power, alerts, medications, indoor space, evacuation routes, and insurance.
Clearlake's climate choice depends on whether the home stays comfortable and reachable during heat, smoke, rain, drought, fire, flood, and power interruptions.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Winter Feel, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels
- NOAA NCEI Global Historical Climatology Network Daily
Used for Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Heat Risk
Checked 2026-07-08
- Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility
Checked 2026-06-30
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
Partnerships never affect rankings, scores, methodology, or inclusion.
Partner with Retirement ListsResearch and writing byGrant Gibson
How this city research is made
Retirement Lists uses documented public sources and methods to research, review, and correct city information. Read our Editorial Policy.