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South El Monte (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in South El Monte can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and pleasant during the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to South El Monte can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a pleasant 20°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 8°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

South El Monte tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 296 mm of rain per year. The seasons in South El Monte, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.3 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our South El Monte Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In South El Monte, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 7.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Forecast for South El Monte (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
19°C | 9°C
E 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
20°C | 9°C
W 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
20°C | 9°C
SW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit South El Monte in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, November and December 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in South El Monte?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in South El Monte?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in South El Monte?
    December tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in South El Monte?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in South El Monte?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.