Weather in Hemet, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—75°58°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—75°54°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—81°51°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—88°53°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—88°57°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—86°53°
- FridayMay 22Clear—89°54°
- PM 2.5
- 6.5 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.3 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 0.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 109.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 3.6 Moderate
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 12:15 PM
- Moonset
- 1:59 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Hemet at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 9 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 16, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August brings Hemet's warmest temperatures (~80°F mean) while December delivers the coldest (~52°F). February sees peak rainfall at 2.8 inches, dropping to just 0.1 inches in June.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| February | 54° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| March | 58° | 1.7″ | 4 |
| April | 61° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| May | 67° | 0.5″ | 1 |
| June | 73° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| July | 79° | 0.2″ | 0 |
| August | 80° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| September | 76° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| October | 68° | 0.5″ | 1 |
| November | 59° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| December | 52° | 1.9″ | 3 |
Regional context
Hemet falls within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate group.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, 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?
- Hemet's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-March, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Hemet?
- February receives the most rainfall at about 2.8 inches on average; annual precipitation totals roughly 12 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Hemet?
- August typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Hemet?
- December usually marks the coldest period, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Hemet?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Hemet get?
- Hemet experiences about 23 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Hemet?
- Hemet's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; use the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Hemet, California experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January temperatures hover near 53°F while July averages 79°F — a 26°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation in Hemet totals about 12 inches spread over roughly 23 rainy days.
Weather patterns here follow the influence of latitude (33.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — factors that determine what grows locally, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.