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United States / California / Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area / Los Angeles County / Avalon / Zip Codes
Avalon, CA is known for its mild climate that is enjoyed by both visitors and locals alike. Summers are warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Winters are mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The area enjoys low humidity all year round, making it a great choice for those looking to escape the heat of other parts of California. Precipitation is low in Avalon, although it does rain more during the winter months than in the summertime. Overall, this makes Avalon an ideal spot for anyone looking for a comfortable environment to enjoy their travels or staycation!

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

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

On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Avalon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Avalon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 32 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 48
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 Avalon is 9.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.7 Summer - 8.4 Winter
July, September and August are the most pleasant months in Avalon, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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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 Avalon with an average high temperature of 80.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Avalon, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Avalon are July, September and August.
In Avalon, there are 15.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Avalon with an average of 47.6°. This is one of the warmest places in California.
In Avalon, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in California.
In Avalon, 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 Avalon 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 July, August and June.
February is the wettest month in Avalon with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.7 inches in Avalon means that it is drier than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Avalon with 5.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 31.8 rainy days annually in Avalon, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 51% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Avalon, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Avalon.
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Percy · Avalon, CA
The nicest place in California
Over 5 years ago

I've moved to Avalon three years ago to be closer to family in Los Angeles. I was unsure about California at first because of the hot temperatures, wildfires, and cost  More

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Elizabeth · Avalon, CA
Small & Charming
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Avalon since high school and I never want to leave! It's small, charming, and I've made some amazing friends here. Avalon is also close enough to the city  More

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Scott · Avalon, CA
Avalon commute times
Over 17 years ago

I think your summary of the commuting situation in Avalon is rather misleading. The entire city is only about a mile in diameter. About half of the folks here  More

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