Hawthorne (CA) Temperature by Month
Hawthorne in California, United States of America sees moderate seasonal temperature shifts, with daytime highs between 19°C (66°F) in December and 26°C (79°F) in September, averaging 22°C (72°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Hawthorne Monthly Temperatures
The weather in Hawthorne changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Nights are cooler, with lows ranging from 18°C (64°F) to 9°C (48°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hawthorne by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. September, the warmest month, sees 278 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Hawthorne vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Hawthorne vs World: Temperature Compared
Hawthorne's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Hawthorne?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Hawthorne, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 52% — considered moderate. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 67% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Hawthorne's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Hawthorne climate page.
