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Measurable snow is rare in Santa Clara: the 1991–2020 normal rounds to zero — only a trace in most years, and nights reach freezing on about 3 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
December0″00142°F
January0″00142°F
Year0″003

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — snowfall at San Jose (3 mi from the city center, -7 ft elevation difference); temperatures at San Jose. Averages smooth out big years: single winters can bring half or double the normal.

Winter weather map around Santa Clara

Nearby cities

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Questions

How much snow does Santa Clara get a year?

0 inches in an average year (NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Jose station, 3 miles away).

Is there a winter storm warning for Santa Clara today?

This page checks the National Weather Service for active alerts at Santa Clara's location every time you open it; the box at the top lists any winter storm, winter weather, cold or freeze alert in effect right now.

How many freezing nights does Santa Clara have?

About 3 nights a year drop to 32 °F or below (NOAA 1991–2020); the coldest month, December, averages a low of 42 °F.