Temperature in California in August

California is a region in the United States of America. August in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Crescent City with 16°C to extremely high temperatures in Furnace Creek with 46°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C in Furnace Creek and 11°C in Crescent City.

What is the temperature of the different cities in California in August?

Find the average daytime temperatures in August for the most popular destinations in California on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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What is the warmest city in August in California?

Furnace Creek tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 46°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 30°C.

What is the coldest city in August in California?

According to our data, Crescent City holds the title for the coldest city in California in August. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 16°C and drops to lows of about 11°C during the night.

How much sun does California get in August?

Los Angeles enjoys approximately 347 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water's temperature in August?

The water temperature averages approximately 21°C in Palm Springs this month, a rehreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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