Weather in Burbank, 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
- 1:06 PM
- Moonset
- 3:18 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Burbank 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
Burbank's warmest month is August, averaging about 76°F, and its coldest is December, averaging about 55°F. Rainfall peaks in February at 4.5 inches and bottoms out in August with 0.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| February | 56° | 4.5″ | 5 |
| March | 59° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| April | 62° | 0.9″ | 2 |
| May | 65° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| June | 69° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| July | 74° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| August | 76° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| September | 74° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 68° | 0.7″ | 1 |
| November | 60° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| December | 55° | 2.5″ | 4 |
Regional context
Burbank sits within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region, a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Naturalist notes
Western scrub jays are caching acorns in late spring, a reliable sign that the coastal live oaks have set their first hard mast of the year.
Male Allen's hummingbirds, having returned from coastal sage scrub, can be seen performing their high dive displays near blooming monkeyflowers.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Burbank?
- Burbank's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Burbank?
- February is the wettest month with about 4.5 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 17 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Burbank?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 76°F.
- What is the coldest month in Burbank?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 55°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Burbank?
- Cool-season crops such as peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost in mid-March. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers wait until 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Burbank get?
- Burbank averages about 24 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Burbank?
- Burbank's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature. Check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Burbank, California falls within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. Mean January temperatures sit near 56°F, while July averages 74°F—an 18°F seasonal swing.
The city receives about 17 inches of precipitation annually, spread over roughly 24 rainy days.
Latitude (34.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and the day-to-day weather story.