Occasional frost and temperatures dipping at times into the mid-30's is not unusual. With spring in early March come the flowers and temperatures that rise into the mid-60's to over 70's. Mornings and evenings rarely dip below the 50's. Summer usually starts in early June and most of the Bay Areas has very comfortable with temperatures typically in the mid 70's to low 80's with some spots in the east bay as high as the 90's. The lush green environment of the North Coast benefits directly from our gentle coastal climate.
Rain is frequent during the winter months, but offset by comfortable, sunny days.
More extreme temperatures can be found within a half-hour drive from campus. There, you can relax in the hot summer sun or enjoy winter activities or cross-country skiing. CSU Northridge Mild winters and warm summers. The average annual rainfall is just 14 inches and most of it occurs November to March. Late spring is cool and frequently overcast until midday Summer days might begin cloudy, but the skies usually clear before noon.