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The weather in August in Los Angeles

It's warm in August in Los Angeles with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Los Angeles. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Los Angeles, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2017, Los Angeles reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 6,5 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in August for Los Angeles

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Los Angeles. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Los Angeles New York
Average temperature 29°C 30°C
Max. temperature 31°C 31°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 6,5 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Los Angeles with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Los Angeles is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Los Angeles, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Los Angeles

Temperature in August in Los Angeles over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Los Angeles, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Los Angeles

Total precipitation in August in Los Angeles over the years

Daily UV index in August in Los Angeles

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Los Angeles, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Los Angeles by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Los Angeles. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.