Torrance (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to pleasant.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Torrance, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Torrance experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 230 mm annually. Torrance can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 62 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.3 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Torrance 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
Torrance can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, 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 water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in January to 18°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Torrance.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 73%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in January, February, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain clear and no rain clear and no rainForecast for Torrance (CA)
6 m/s
6 m/s
4 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Torrance in the United States of America
During the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, 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 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 62 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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