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Measurable snow is rare in Gilroy: the 1991–2020 normal rounds to zero — only a trace in most years, and nights reach freezing on about 16 days a year. When snow or ice does arrive, it causes outsized trouble because roads are rarely treated — watch for Winter Weather Advisories and Freeze Warnings.

Winter by month

MonthSnowfallDays 1″+Days with snow coverFreezing nightsAvg. low
November0″00242°F
December0″00737°F
January0″00538°F
February0″00240°F
March0″00143°F
Year0″0016

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — snowfall at Gilroy (in the city, -3 ft elevation difference). Averages smooth out big years: single winters can bring half or double the normal.

Winter weather map around Gilroy

Nearby cities

Morgan Hill0″/yrWatsonville0″/yrHollister0.1″/yrSalinas0″/yrSanta Cruz0″/yrLos Gatos0″/yrCampbell0″/yrSan Jose0″/yr

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Questions

How much snow does Gilroy get a year?

0 inches in an average year (NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Gilroy station).

Is there a winter storm warning for Gilroy today?

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How many freezing nights does Gilroy have?

About 16 nights a year drop to 32 °F or below (NOAA 1991–2020); the coldest month, December, averages a low of 37 °F.