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Hemet, California Weather

Summer heat deepens across the valleys. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Hemet weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Hemet, CA
Sunday, July 5 at 11:02 AM
86
°
Clear
Feels like
87°
Humidity
31%
Wind
6 mph
Sunrise
10:43 PM
Sunset
1:02 PM
Hemet, CA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastHemet, CA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 62 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 62°H 94°
Hemet, CA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Mostly Clear
    —
    —
    94°65°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Clear
    —
    —
    97°62°+3°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Clear
    —
    —
    100°62°+3°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Clear
    —
    —
    106°65°+6°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Clear
    —
    —
    103°68°-3°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    —
    —
    100°65°-3°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    —
    —
    95°65°-5°
Hemet, CA
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°55°78°100°6a12p6p12anow 86°high 94°low 62°
Hemet, CA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
W
262° · veering 14°
Direction
W
262°
Sustained
6
mph
Gust
7
mph
Peak 24h
17
avg 5
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 17 @ 3:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 152SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Hemet, CA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
960.1
+0.6 mb in 3h · rising · 28.35 inHg
Now
960.1
mb
3h
+0.6
mb
12h
-0.5
mb
24h
-3.2
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 958–963
950955960965970-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW963.3958.3960.1
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Hemet, CA
Air quality
25
AQI
Good
→+1 in 6h▲Peak ~31 @ 11 PM

AQI 25 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Ozone at AQI 30 now. With UV 12 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 48 around 1 PM.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
5.1μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
64μg/m³
UV IndexExtreme
10.4

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 30 now. With UV 12 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 48 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 30
UV peak
12.0 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 48

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 5.1 µg/m³ (AQI 28) with a 0.75 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.75
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Hemet, CA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
3%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
119.9mi
UNLIMITED
164 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
18:02 UTC · Hemet, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
18:02 UTC · Hemet, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Hemet, CA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Hemet, CA
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Hemet, CA
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:15 AM
Sunrise
10:43 PM
Daylight
14h 19m
Sunset
1:02 PM
Civil dusk
8:32 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Hemet, CA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
70% illuminated
Moonrise
11:03 PM
Moonset
11:07 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Hemet, CA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Summer heat deepens across the valleys

weather
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Hemet at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 8°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 9 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 92543, 92544, 92545

16-Day Forecast — Hemet

  1. Sun94°65°1%
  2. Mon97°62°1%
  3. Tue100°62°0%
  4. Wed106°65°0%
  5. Thu103°68°0%
  6. Fri100°65°0%
  7. Sat95°65°0%
  8. Sun97°65°3%
  9. Mon106°69°16%
  10. Tue102°76°24%
  11. Wed100°76°16%
  12. Thu108°75°19%
  13. Fri106°76°16%
  14. Sat104°76°13%
  15. Sun108°75°14%
  16. Mon109°73°14%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Hemet

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

January 1–5: New year in coastal mist.January 6–10: Hills hold the winter cold.January 11–15: Light lengthens over wet earth.January 16–20: The green pulse quickens.January 21–25: Spring green spreads inland.January 26–31: Winter's grip releases.February 1–5: Fog lifts, flowers open.February 6–10: Blooms erupt across chaparral.February 11–15: Winter blooms at their peak.February 16–20: Rivers recede, flowers spread.February 21–25: Earth warms, flowers rush upslope.February 26–28: Spring advances on cool winds.March 1–5: Grass and trees bud and break.March 6–10: Insects wake and feed.March 11–15: Blossoms crown the hillsides.March 16–20: Monarch chrysalis emergence.March 21–25: Light overtakes dark at equinox.March 26–31: California poppy ablaze.April 1–5: Spring rain feeds the seedlings.April 6–10: Warblers flood the understory.April 11–15: Allen's hummingbirds in courtship dives.April 16–20: Coastal fog settles; sun breaks midday.April 21–25: Oak canopies full and green.April 26–30: Chaparral awakens after spring rains.May 1–5: Coastal wildflowers at their peak.May 6–10: Gray whales complete their migration north.May 11–15: Redwood coast in cool shade.May 16–20: Fog and sun in daily rhythm.May 21–25: Summer approaches; hills turn gold.May 26–31: Dry season begins; tule fog in valleys.June 1–5: Coastal fog thickens at dawn.June 6–10: California poppies fade as heat rises.June 11–15: Summer solstice light stretched thin.June 16–20: Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade.June 21–25: Longest daylight, driest air.June 26–30: Fog banks mask the turning tide.July 1–5: Summer heat deepens across the valleys.July 6–10: Warm winds drive dryness inland.July 11–15: Pacific high settles in firmly.July 16–20: Young hawks take to the thermals.July 21–25: Peak fire season, peak heat.July 26–31: Chaparral poised for ignition.August 1–5: August begins in scorching stillness.August 6–10: Autumn's first cool breath arrives.August 11–15: Cool winds signal the turning year.August 16–20: Evening cicada chorus.August 21–25: Marine layer descent.August 26–31: Monarch staging begins.September 1–5: Fire season intensity.September 6–10: Dew on drying grasses.September 11–15: Raptor passage begins.September 16–20: Equinox descent.September 21–25: Ceanothus blooms again.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Creeks begin to whisper.October 6–10: Santa Ana wind season.October 11–15: Wildflower anticipation.October 16–20: Chaparral embers glow.October 21–25: First atmospheric river looms.October 26–31: Rains return at last.November 1–5: Coast live oak leaves turn amber.November 6–10: California lilac blooms in winter light.November 11–15: First rain greens the chaparral.November 16–20: Coastal fog thickens as storms approach.November 21–25: Thanksgiving rains swell the valleys.November 26–30: Autumn's last breath yields to winter.December 1–5: December arrives, storms accelerate.December 6–10: Winter solstice season intensifies.December 11–15: Deep winter: rivers at flood stage.December 16–20: Winter salmon runs peak in northern rivers.December 21–25: Winter solstice: the sun turns.December 26–31: Year's end in wind and rain.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Summer heat deepens across the valleys

Inland temperatures exceed 95°F regularly; fire danger reaches moderate to high across most of the region.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

The year in Hemet tops out in August (~80°F) and dips lowest in December (~52°F), with February wettest at 2.8 inches and June driest at 0.1 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January53°2.7″4
February54°2.8″5
March58°1.7″4
April61°0.8″2
May67°0.5″1
June73°0.1″0
July79°0.2″0
August80°0.1″0
September76°0.3″1
October68°0.5″1
November59°0.8″2
December52°1.9″3

Regional context

Drawing on NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Hemet's January averages 53°F and July 79°F — 26°F apart — while precipitation totals roughly 12.2 inches over some 23 days.

Cool-season fronts carry Hemet's rain: February logs 2.8 inches on 4.5 days, against June's 0.1 inches on 0.1 — winter does the heavy lifting in Hemet. That groups Hemet with places like East Hemet, CA, San Jacinto, CA and Winchester, CA on the same cool-season storm track.

Freezes are uncommon in Hemet, where the coldest month averages 52°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in August (about 80°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Across Hemet, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Hemet's overnight lows.

Similar climates: East Hemet, CA, San Jacinto, CA, Winchester, CA, Valle Vista, CA, Homeland, CA.

Naturalist notes

Late April brings the peak blooming period for California poppies across the region's hillsides.

May marks when migrating swallows typically return to establish their nesting colonies under local eaves and bridges.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Hemet?
Frost typically leaves Hemet by mid-March and returns to Hemet near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Hemet?
Rainfall in Hemet peaks in February near 2.8 inches, out of about 12 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Hemet?
Hemet peaks in August, when the mean runs near 80°F.
What is the coldest month in Hemet?
December is Hemet's coldest month, averaging about 52°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Hemet?
Around mid-March, start frost-hardy crops in Hemet; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Hemet get?
Hemet records around 23 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Hemet?
Because Hemet bottoms near 52°F in December, that winter low sets Hemet's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Hemet?
Hemet's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Hemet?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Hemet in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Hemet?
Current conditions for Hemet and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Hemet forecast updated?
The Hemet forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hemet?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Hemet are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Hemet?
The next few days in Hemet's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Hemet, California, the hot-summer Mediterranean climate runs from about 53°F in January to 79°F in July, a 26°F seasonal range.

In a typical year Hemet records about 12 inches of precipitation on around 23 days.

From 33.7°N, Hemet sees a 26°F seasonal swing that governs Hemet's planting and frost windows.

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ZIP codes in Hemet

  • 92545
  • 92543
  • 92546

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.