Santa Rosa Climate Data
From 1951 to the present, average temperatures in Santa Rosa have increased by about 0.0°C, especially during all seasons. Since 1980, the warming rate has hovered near 0.0°C per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Santa Rosa
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSanta Rosa Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Santa Rosa based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadSanta Rosa Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Santa Rosa area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSanta Rosa Hot and Cold Days
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Santa Rosa Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Rosa's Climate
How much has Santa Rosa warmed since 1951?
Santa Rosa has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Santa Rosa?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Santa Rosa?
Precipitation patterns in Santa Rosa have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Santa Rosa part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Santa Rosa is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across CA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Santa Rosa?
The climate data for Santa Rosa comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 0.39km grid cell nearest to Santa Rosa, located at coordinates 38.44°N, 122.71°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Santa Rosa?
The historical climate trends shown for Santa Rosa are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Santa Rosa, CA
- Grid Coordinates: 38.44°N, 122.71°W
- Distance to grid center: 0.4 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data