When does it freeze in Los Angeles?

Spring's last frost typically occurs around mid-March in Los Angeles, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.

What is the rainy season in Los Angeles?

February stands as the wettest month with about 4.7 inches of rain on average. The city receives roughly 18 inches annually.

What is the warmest month in Los Angeles?

August typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 71°F.

What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?

February typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 59°F.

When can I start a vegetable garden in Los Angeles?

Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-March). Warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.

How many rainy days does Los Angeles get?

Los Angeles averages about 22 rainy days per year.

What hardiness zone is Los Angeles?

Los Angeles's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature. Check the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.

Weather in Los Angeles, California

Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Los Angeles, CA

Sunday, May 17 at 12:52 AM

Mostly Clear

Feels like

59°

Humidity

77%

Wind

9 mph

Sunrise

5:50 AM

Sunset

7:49 PM

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Hour by hour · 24h

67°

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10p

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12a

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10a

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12p

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7-day forecast

Today
May 16
Overcast
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68°54°
Sunday
May 17
Foggy
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67°53°
Monday
May 18
Overcast
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77°51°
Tuesday
May 19
Foggy
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81°60°
Wednesday
May 20
Foggy
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79°62°
Thursday
May 21
Foggy
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78°60°
Friday
May 22
Foggy
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78°61°

Los Angeles, CA

Next 24 hours · Mild now

Los Angeles, CA

Anemometer · 24h winds · from true

From · True

225° · veering 15°

Direction

225°

Sustained

mph

Gust

mph

Peak 24h

avg 6

Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ

CALM

LIGHT AIR

1–3

LIGHT BRZ

4–7

GENTLE BRZ

8–12

MOD BRZ

13–18

FRESH BRZ

19–24

STRONG BRZ

25–31

NEAR GALE

32–38

24h · sust vs gust · mph

avg 6 · pk 13 @ 4:00p

−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

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Barometer · 24h pressure · mb

Pressure · mb

968.4

-0.2 mb in 3h · falling · 28.60 inHg

Now

968.4

-0.2

12h

-2.8

24h

-2.6

Regime · STORM

STORM

RAIN

CHANGE

FAIR

DRY

24h · Pressure · mb

range 967–971

−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

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Air quality

AQI

Moderate

PM 2.5: 19.0 μg/m³
PM 10: 27.4 μg/m³
NO₂: 5.2 μg/m³
Ozone: 128.0 μg/m³
UV Index: 1.9 Low

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Almanac · Sunday, May 17

When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.

Civil dawn

12:24 PM

Sunrise

5:50 AM

Daylight

13h 59m

Sunset

7:49 PM

Civil dusk

3:17 AM

Planting note

Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.

Los Angeles, CA

The moon

New Moon

0% illuminated

Moonrise: 1:07 PM
Moonset: 3:18 AM
In sign: ♉︎ Taurus

Los Angeles, CA

Microseason · 28 of 72

May 16–20

Fog and sun in daily rhythm

plant

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Los Angeles at a glance

Today vs. normal: 16°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
Last frost: March 12 (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 17, 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 Los Angeles its warmest temperatures (~71°F mean) while February delivers the coldest (~59°F). Rain follows the opposite pattern, peaking in February (4.7 inches) and disappearing entirely in August (0.0 inches).

Month	Mean temp	Precip	Rainy days
January	60°	4.1″	5
February	59°	4.7″	5
March	60°	2.7″	4
April	62°	0.8″	2
May	63°	0.4″	1
June	66°	0.1″	0
July	70°	0.0″	0
August	71°	0.0″	0
September	71°	0.1″	0
October	68°	0.7″	1
November	64°	1.0″	2
December	59°	2.9″	3

Regional context

Los Angeles falls within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region. This classification links it to nearby cities that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.

Similar climates: San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Jose, CA.

Naturalist notes

Coast live oaks begin dropping their acorns in late September, carpeting sidewalks and parks throughout the city.

Anna's hummingbirds start their dramatic courtship dives in February, their tail feathers creating sharp chirping sounds as males plunge toward potential mates.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Los Angeles?: Spring's last frost typically occurs around mid-March in Los Angeles, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Los Angeles?: February stands as the wettest month with about 4.7 inches of rain on average. The city receives roughly 18 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Los Angeles?: August typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 71°F.
What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?: February typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 59°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Los Angeles?: Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-March). Warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
How many rainy days does Los Angeles get?: Los Angeles averages about 22 rainy days per year.
What hardiness zone is Los Angeles?: Los Angeles's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature. Check the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.

Climate

Los Angeles, California experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. Winter temperatures in January hover near 60°F, while July averages 70°F — creating just a 10°F seasonal swing.

Throughout the year, Los Angeles receives about 18 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 22 rainy days.

Geography drives the annual weather patterns through latitude (34.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost threatens, and how daily weather unfolds.

Fog and sun in daily rhythm

Los Angeles at a glance

Right now in the garden

Planting calendar

A year in weather

Regional context

Naturalist notes

Frequently asked

Climate

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ZIP codes in Los Angeles