Long Beach, CA Weather
Long Beach hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 78°F (26°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Long Beach weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Long Beach looks sunny, with a high of 76° and an overnight low of 70°. Rain is unlikely (7% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Long Beach 14-day forecast
About the weather in Long Beach
Long Beach has a semi-arid climate, marked by big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 64°F (18°C) in January to around 80°F (27°C) in August, and the city records roughly 32 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Long Beach weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 64°F (18°C)
- Record high: 107°F (41°C) · Record low: 35°F (2°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (6 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 80°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 64°F (18°C) and lows around 47°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 107°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 35°F (2°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain over 6 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Long Beach brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Long Beach is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Long Beach brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Long Beach is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Long Beach by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 47° | 6 | 2.8 in | 8.4 h/day | 75% |
| February | 65° | 48° | 4 | 2.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 69% |
| March | 66° | 51° | 6 | 2.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 73% |
| April | 70° | 54° | 2 | 0.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 70% |
| May | 69° | 57° | 2 | 0.3 in | 11.8 h/day | 74% |
| June | 75° | 60° | 0 | 0.1 in | 12.4 h/day | 74% |
| July | 79° | 64° | 0 | 0.1 in | 13.0 h/day | 75% |
| August | 80° | 65° | 1 | 0.3 in | 12.1 h/day | 76% |
| September | 80° | 64° | 1 | 0.5 in | 11.2 h/day | 75% |
| October | 77° | 59° | 2 | 0.3 in | 10.0 h/day | 72% |
| November | 71° | 52° | 2 | 0.7 in | 9.3 h/day | 65% |
| December | 65° | 47° | 5 | 2.3 in | 8.1 h/day | 70% |