Burbank, CA Climate


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Burbank, CA has a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. During the summer months temperatures can reach up to the mid-90s (F), with occasional heat waves. The winters are considerably cooler, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to low 70s (F). On average there are about 15 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the winter and spring months. Areas near Burbank’s mountains may experience more snow during the colder months.

Burbank, California gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Burbank. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Burbank 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 45
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Burbank is 9.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in California.

9.4 Summer - 8.7 Winter
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Burbank, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBurbank, CaliforniaUnited States
  17.1 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  37.0 days106.2 days
  286 days205 days
  85.7°85.8°
  45.3°21.7°
  9.17
  6.24.3
  607 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 Burbank with an average high temperature of 87.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Burbank, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Burbank are October, June and May.
In Burbank, there are 42.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Burbank with an average of 44.6°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Burbank, there are 1.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Burbank, 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 Burbank 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 Burbank with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.1 inches in Burbank means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Burbank with 6.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 37.0 rainy days annually in Burbank, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Burbank, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Burbank.
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Burbank for 30 years. We raised our son here, he attended public schools and graduated high in his class. We have several friends that are also still here.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Burbank since 1990 and it sure has changed. The crime was once low but ever since the radically left city council has made changes this is no longer so.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Burbank is a nice city with a focus on the entertainment industry. The city benefits from southern California's mild climate with no snow, moderate temps in the winter  More

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