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California San Jose Mission
United States · Western United States
Climate: Moderate and comfortable. Usually temps are between 60-80.
A jacket or sweater for chilly days in the winter. It is not usually cold, but just a little cooler than comfortable.
This is both a biking area and a driving area.
Elders will need 2 suits (washable) and 6-8 pair of golf pants that are moisture wicking and breathable.
Bring some tennis shoes and extra pday clothes.
They will also need a light jacket, a rain coat, and 3-5 sweaters.
Sheets are provided, but there are a couple times with extra missionaries in the apartment for some reason, an extra set of sheets have come in handy.
Bring a foldable keyboard to type out emails.
California charges for plastic grocery sacks, so a couple reusable ones are really nice to have.
Bring a good insulated water bottle.
Shoulder bags with padding on the shoulder strap are nice for comfort.
A jacket or sweater for chilly days in the winter. It is not usually cold, but just a little cooler than comfortable.
This is both a biking area and a driving area.
Elders will need 2 suits (washable) and 6-8 pair of golf pants that are moisture wicking and breathable.
Bring some tennis shoes and extra pday clothes.
They will also need a light jacket, a rain coat, and 3-5 sweaters.
Sheets are provided, but there are a couple times with extra missionaries in the apartment for some reason, an extra set of sheets have come in handy.
Bring a foldable keyboard to type out emails.
California charges for plastic grocery sacks, so a couple reusable ones are really nice to have.
Bring a good insulated water bottle.
Shoulder bags with padding on the shoulder strap are nice for comfort.
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Regional Climate
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)
40° – 68°F
Low–Moderate
Variable — warm in the valleys, still snowy in the mountains. Gradual warming.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug)
62° – 100°F
Very Low
Hot and dry, especially in inland California, Nevada, and Utah. Mountain areas are pleasant.
🍂 Fall (Sep–Nov)
40° – 72°F
Low
Cooling and dry. Very pleasant in most areas. Snow returns to mountains early.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)
28° – 52°F
Low–Moderate
Cold in the mountains with heavy snow. Mild in coastal California. Dry overall.