Laguna Beach, CA Climate


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Laguna Beach, CA is known for its mild climate. It enjoys an average of 260 days of sunshine each year, making it a popular destination for beachgoers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Average temperatures range from the low- to mid-70s in the summer months and are usually in the 50s and 60s during the winter season. The area also experiences very little rain during the year, with an average of only about 12 inches annually. This makes Laguna Beach an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy some fun in the sun without having to worry about unpredictable weather conditions.

Laguna Beach, California gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Laguna Beach averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Laguna Beach. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Laguna Beach gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 37 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 45
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Laguna Beach is 9.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in California.

9.8 Summer - 8.6 Winter
July, September and August are the most pleasant months in Laguna Beach, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLaguna Beach, CaliforniaUnited States
  14.2 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  36.5 days106.2 days
  281 days205 days
  80.7°85.8°
  44.7°21.7°
  9.27
  5.94.3
  20 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Laguna Beach with an average high temperature of 82.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Laguna Beach, there are 8 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Laguna Beach are October, June and July.
In Laguna Beach, there are 11.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laguna Beach with an average of 44.0°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Laguna Beach, there are 1.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Laguna Beach, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity in Laguna Beach is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
February is the wettest month in Laguna Beach with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 61% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.2 inches in Laguna Beach means that it is drier than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Laguna Beach with 6.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 36.5 rainy days annually in Laguna Beach, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 47% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Laguna Beach, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Laguna Beach.
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Over 12 years ago

... always great to go home to. But i don't live there now, haven't for 10 years. Beautiful as it is, if you've got wanderlust you're always somewhere else. Avoid  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mediterranean climate, one of the best in the  More

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Laguna Beach is peaceful and beautiful. If you have the money for housing you will enjoy living here. However, during the seasonal Pageant of the Masters and Summer Art  More

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