Climate Insights for Los Ángeles

The climate in Los Ángeles is cold. The average annual temperature is -48°C and approximately 11mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2mm of rainfall. Los Ángeles is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to -51°C. Light snow can occur between January and July.

Los Ángeles has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -44°C with a mean of -47°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -51°C and an average temperature of -51°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Los Ángeles is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and July, totalling around 12cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Los Ángeles is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Los Ángeles, which began on June 21, 2026. Los Ángeles is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around -44°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -51°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 22 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Los Ángeles based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.