Temperature in California in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in California, the United States of America this August.

California, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Point Arena to 46°C (115°F) in Furnace Creek. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Furnace Creek and 11°C (52°F) in Point Arena.

What is the temperature of the different cities in California, the United States of America 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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Best Places to Visit in California in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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California temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in California, the United States of America in August?

Expect daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Los Angeles. That makes August a high month for California, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in California, the United States of America in August?

Los Angeles sees nighttime lows close to 18°C (64°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in California, the United States of America?

Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Furnace Creek is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 46°C (115°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 30°C (86°F).

What is the coldest city in August in California, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Point Arena stands out as the coolest city in California, the United States of America for the month of August. Daytime highs average 16°C (61°F) and it cools down to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

How much sun does California, the United States of America get in August?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 347 hours of sunshine in Los Angeles. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in August?

Across California, the United States of America, sea temperatures in August range from cold at 14°C (57°F) in San Francisco to good at 21°C (70°F) in Palm Springs — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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