State in USA

California Klima and Average Vær

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

☀️ 10°C now🕔 12:43 PM local📅 Best: mai, juni, juli, august and september👥 39 million

Klima in California month by month

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

janfebmaraprmaijunjulaugsepoktnovdesLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar14°5°91 mm★★★☆☆
februar16°7°171 mm★★★☆☆
mars20°9°62 mm★★★★☆
april22°10°66 mm★★★★☆
mai29°13°20 mm★★★★★
juni34°16°1 mm★★★★★
juli36°17°3 mm★★★★★
august36°17°3 mm★★★★★
september32°16°2 mm★★★★★
oktober26°13°38 mm★★★★☆
november18°8°108 mm★★★☆☆
desember14°6°125 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Mediterranean. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in California

Høyest 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 med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against California.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Nevada163 km12°C5°C cooler374 mm
Reno179 km12°C5°C cooler362 mm
Crater Lake National Park480 km6°C12°C cooler1548 mm
Crater Lake488 km6°C12°C cooler1465 mm

Klima by city in California

7 cities mapped in this atlas

Klima by national park in California

9 national parks mapped in this atlas

Klima by state park in California

4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Klima by mountain in California

2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Klima by county in California

6 counties mapped in this atlas

Beste tid å besøke California

Go in mai, juni, juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★☆☆
februar★★★☆☆
mars★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
mai★★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★★
august★★★★★
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
desember★★★☆☆

What this means for California

Compared med normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.9°C below the 26°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Reiser 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 juni til august.

Worth knowing

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

What til pack, what til skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammendrag

California is a state in USA. California is a US state med hovedstad Sacramento. Befolkningen er rundt 39 million. Hovedstaden er Sacramento.

Akkurat nå er det 10°C (50°F) in California med klar himmel. Det føles som 8°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 9°C til 23°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - utmerket — dra nå.

Beste tidspunkt å besøke California is mai, juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er Mediterranean. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 36°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near 5°C.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 585 km away. Nearby highlights include Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.9°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in California today at 9.8/10. 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

TypeState
LandUSA
KontinentNord-Amerika
Koordinater38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
CapitalSacramento
Befolkning39.000.000
Area423.967 km²
AbbreviationCA
TidssoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Lokal tid12:43 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsmai, juni, juli, august and september
KlimaMediterranean

Vær map for California

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Frequently asked questions

Where is California?

California is a state in USA. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in Nord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in California akkurat nå?

It is currently 10°C (50°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 79% and wind is 5 km/h.

When is the best time til visit California?

mai, juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is California in?

California observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:43 PM.

How many people live in California?

California has a population of approximately 39 million.

What is the nearest airport til 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 til 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 28 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.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Værmelding and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Vær 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 oktober 20, 2026 at 12:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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