Weather in Los Angeles, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 1:07 PM
- Moonset
- 3:18 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Los Angeles at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°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.
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