Average monthly wind speed in Los Angeles (CA)

On this page you will find more information about the mean monthly wind speed over the year in Los Angeles (California), the United States of America.

The average annual wind speed in Los Angeles spans from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots).

The 3 m/s (6 knots) average wind speed in January, February, September, October, November and December brings moderate air movement. Conditions can vary throughout the month, with some days experiencing stronger winds and others remaining calm. At this average speed, leaves and small branches move steadily, and flags show continuous motion. This equates to about 11 kilometers per hour or 6.7 miles per hour.

Wind speeds reach an average of 4 m/s (8 knots) in March, April, May, June, July and August; this is the windiest time of the year. This means that on some days, the air is a strong breeze. There may still be stronger gusts or calmer moments, but windy conditions are the norm during this month.

For more detailed information about Los Angeles’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Los Angeles climate page.