Long Beach (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to pleasant.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Long Beach experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Long Beach experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 218 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 63 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 0.2 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Long Beach Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Long Beach. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 7.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Long Beach.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 73%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Long Beach in the United States of America
During the months of January, March, April, May, June, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
September has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 63 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine.
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