State in USA

California Klimat and Average Väder

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

🌙 28°C now🕔 8:44 PM local📅 Best: maj, juni, juli, augusti and september👥 39 million

Klimat in California month by month

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

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånadAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januari14°5°91 mm★★★☆☆
februari16°7°171 mm★★★☆☆
mars20°9°62 mm★★★★☆
april22°10°66 mm★★★★☆
maj29°13°20 mm★★★★★
juni34°16°1 mm★★★★★
juli36°17°3 mm★★★★★
augusti36°17°3 mm★★★★★
september32°16°2 mm★★★★★
oktober26°13°38 mm★★★★☆
november18°8°108 mm★★★☆☆
december14°6°125 mm★★★☆☆

Klimat type: Mediterranean. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in California

Högest 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

Klimat by city in California

7 cities mapped in this atlas

Klimat by national park in California

9 national parks mapped in this atlas

Klimat by state park in California

4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Klimat by mountain in California

2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Klimat by county in California

6 counties mapped in this atlas

Bästa tiden att besöka California

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

Hardest months: januari, februari and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★★☆☆
februari★★★☆☆
mars★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
maj★★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★★
augusti★★★★★
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What this means for California

Compared med normal

Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 37°C is 10.4°C above the 26°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

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

Resor 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 och augusti.

Worth knowing

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

What och pack, what och skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • sönglasses, 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 januari, februari and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammanfattning

California is a state in USA. California is a US state med huvudstad Sacramento. Befolkningen är cirka 39 million. Huvudstaden är Sacramento.

Just nu är det 28°C (82°F) in California med klart. Det känns som 26°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 15°C och 37°C. Risken för nederbörd är 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - utmärkt — åk nu.

Bästa tiden att besöka California is maj, juni, juli, augusti and september. Klimatet är Mediterranean. januari, februari and december tend och be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 36°C, while januari 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.

Enkelt förklarat. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 37°C is 10.4°C above the 26°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 7 AM och 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in California today at 10/10. 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

TypState
LandUSA
KontinentNordamerika
Koordinater38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
CapitalSacramento
Befolkning39.000.000
Area423.967 km²
AbbreviationCA
TidszonAmerica/Los_Angeles
Lokal tid8:44 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsmaj, juni, juli, augusti and september
KlimatMediterranean

Väder 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 Nordamerika.

What is the weather like in California just nu?

It is currently 28°C (82°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 25% and wind is 7 km/h.

When is the best time och visit California?

maj, juni, juli, augusti and september offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, februari and december 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 8:44 PM.

How many people live in California?

California has a population of approximately 39 million.

What is the nearest airport och 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 och 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.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognos and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Väder 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 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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