State in Estados Unidos

California Clima and Average Tiempo

Clima of California: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 31°C now🕔 10:03 PM local📅 Best: may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre👥 39 million

Clima in California month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

enefebmarabrmayjunjulagosepoctnovdicLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesMáx. mediaMín. mediaPrecip.itacionesValoración
enero14°91 mm★★★☆☆
febrero16°171 mm★★★☆☆
marzo20°62 mm★★★★
abril22°10°66 mm★★★★
may29°13°20 mm★★★★★
junio34°16°1 mm★★★★★
julio36°17°3 mm★★★★★
agosto36°17°4 mm★★★★★
septiembre32°16°3 mm★★★★★
octubre26°13°38 mm★★★★
noviembre18°108 mm★★★☆☆
diciembre14°125 mm★★★☆☆

Clima type: Mediterranean. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in California

Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day46°Cjul 12, 2024
Coldest night-1°Cnov 27, 2023
Wettest day65 mmnov 22, 2024

How California compares con nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against California.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Nevada163 km12°C5°C cooler380 mm
Reno179 km12°C5°C cooler371 mm
Crater Lake National Park480 km6°C12°C cooler1542 mm
Crater Lake488 km6°C12°C cooler1456 mm

Clima by city in California

7 cities mapped in this atlas

Clima by national park in California

9 national parks mapped in this atlas

Clima by state park in California

4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Clima by mountain in California

2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Clima by lake in California

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Clima by county in California

6 counties mapped in this atlas

Mejor época para visitar California

Go in may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

enero★★★☆☆
febrero★★★☆☆
marzo★★★★
abril★★★★
may★★★★★
junio★★★★★
julio★★★★★
agosto★★★★★
septiembre★★★★★
octubre★★★★
noviembre★★★☆☆
diciembre★★★☆☆

What this means for California

Compared con normal

Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 35°C is in line con the 36°C typical for this month.

Lluvia chance explained

Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.

Viajes and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.

What a pack, what a skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumen

California is a state in Estados Unidos. California is a US state cuya capital es Sacramento. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 39 million. La capital es Sacramento.

Ahora mismo hay 31°C (88°F) in California con cielo despejado. La sensación térmica es de 29°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 15°C a 35°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 8.7/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.

La mejor época para visitar California is may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es Mediterranean. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 36°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 5°C.

El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 585 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 35°C is in line con the 36°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 8 AM a 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in California today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about California

TipoState
PaísEstados Unidos
ContinenteeAmérica del Norte
Coordenadas38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
CapitalSacramento
Población39.000.000
Area423.967 km²
AbbreviationCA
Zona horariaAmerica/Los_Angeles
Hora local10:03 PM (UTC-07:00)
Mejores mesesmay, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre
ClimaMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is California?

California is a state in Estados Unidos. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in América del Norte.

What is the weather like in California ahora mismo?

It is currently 31°C (88°F) con cielo despejado. Humedad is 26% and wind is 11 km/h.

When is the best time a visit California?

may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is California in?

California observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The hora local is 10:03 PM.

How many people live in California?

California has a population of approximately 39 million.

What is the nearest airport a California?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 132 km away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 585 km away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 757 km away.

What are the top things a do in California?

Popular options include Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Pinnacles National Park.

What places are in California?

California covers 29 places in this atlas, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Pronóstico and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Calidad del aire and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Clima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Tiempo Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated agosto 22, 2026 at 10:03 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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