Zip 91342 (Los Angeles, CA) Climate


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The climate in 91342 Los Angeles, CA is quite mild throughout the year. The area typically experiences a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. During the summer months, temperatures usually range from the mid-70s to high 80s Fahrenheit while in winter, temperatures usually stay in the low 60s and 70s Fahrenheit. Rainfall generally increases during the winter months but there is little to no snowfall due to the area's proximity to the coast. Overall, 91342 Los Angeles offers a comfortable climate that is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities all year round.

Los Angeles (zip 91342), California gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Los Angeles (zip 91342) 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 Los Angeles (zip 91342). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Los Angeles (zip 91342) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 36 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 47
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 the 91342 zip code is 9.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in California.

9.2 Summer - 8.7 Winter
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in the 91342 zip code, while February and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLos Angeles, CaliforniaUnited States
  17.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  35.5 days106.2 days
  286 days205 days
  87.1°85.8°
  47.2°21.7°
  9.17
  6.24.3
  1234 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 the 91342 zip code with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In the 91342 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 91342 zip code are October, May and June.
In the 91342 zip code, there are 48.8 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 the 91342 zip code with an average of 46.2°. This is one of the warmest places in California.
In the 91342 zip code, there are 0.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in California.
In the 91342 zip code, 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 is low in the 91342 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
February is the wettest month in the 91342 zip code with 4.1 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 17.3 inches in the 91342 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in the 91342 zip code with 6.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 35.5 rainy days annually in the 91342 zip code, 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 the 91342 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 91342 zip code.
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Over 14 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

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