Fountain Valley (CA) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Fountain Valley’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Seasonal changes in Fountain Valley bring a little variety without extreme temperature swings. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 27°C in September to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 8°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Fountain Valley by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. September, the city’s warmest month, experiences 290 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
December, the city’s coldest month, receives about 54 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 8 days. For more information, please visit our Fountain Valley Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Fountain Valley Temperatures Compared World Wide
Fountain Valley’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Fountain Valley. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Fountain Valley’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Fountain Valley climate page.
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