Heat Advisory
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the
lower to mid 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. Low
temperatures mostly in the 70s.
* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnes…
Extreme Heat Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid
90s to 105 expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s.
* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme…
Heat Advisory
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the
lower to mid 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. Low
temperatures mostly in the 70s.
* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase signif…
Tomorrow in Long Beach looks
overcast, with a high of 82°
and an overnight low of 76°.
Precipitation chance is modest at 39%.
Winds top out near 9 mph,
and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Long Beach runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 2 mm (0.1 in) while the wet season peaks in January at 2.8 inches (72 mm). Highs range from 64°F (18°C) to 80°F (27°C).
Long Beach weather: quick facts
Hottest month: August - highs near 80°F (27°C)
Coldest month: January - highs near 64°F (18°C)
Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (41°C) high · 35°F (2°C) low
Wettest month: January (6 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.0 h sun/day)
Climate type:semi-arid
Annual swing: 9°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
Average humidity: 72%
Temperatures through the year
8 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running April through November. January is the coolest month, with highs of 64°F (18°C) and lows near 47°F (8°C). Warmth peaks in August: highs of 80°F (27°C), lows of 65°F (18°C). Between the average August and the average January lie 9°C, a narrower spread than about 77% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
The wettest month is January (2.8 inches (72 mm) across 6 days) and the driest July. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 107°F (41°C) and bottoms at 35°F (2°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring is mild and warm here - highs near 68°F (20°C), nights near 54°F (12°C), and rain comes on about 10 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer settles into easy warmth here - highs near 78°F (26°C), nights near 63°F (17°C), and precipitation is sparse, near 12 mm (0.5 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Long Beach is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.6 inches (40 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Long Beach stays on the cool side of mild: 65°F (18°C) by day, 47°F (8°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 15 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Long Beach by month
Monthly averages for Long Beach based on 2015–2024 weather data.
January, with highs of 64°F (18°C) and lows near 47°F (8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 35°F (2°C).
When should I visit Long Beach?
January to June is the sweet spot for Long Beach - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 3 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
How hot does Long Beach get in summer?
August averages 80°F (27°C). Summers here stay temperate rather than hot.
Which month is warmest in Long Beach?
August, averaging 80°F (27°C) by day and 65°F (18°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 107°F (41°C).
Does it snow in Long Beach?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Long Beach shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When does it rain most in Long Beach?
January, at 2.8 inches (72 mm) over about 6 days. July is the driest month, at 2 mm (0.1 in).
How warm is Long Beach on average?
63°F (17°C) across all twelve months - about 72°F (22°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) after dark.
Is Long Beach a wet city?
12.4 inches (315 mm) a year across 32 wet days - less than 92% of the cities we cover.