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East Los Angeles, CA Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in East Los Angeles, CA?
East Los Angeles, CA gets 14.3 in of precipitation a year over about 34 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 85°F) and January the coldest (average low 49°F).
Semi-arid climate
East Los Angeles, CA has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 68°F in December to 85°F in August. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 50° | 69° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 56° | 73° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 64° | 82° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 59° | 79° |
How much rain does East Los Angeles get?
East Los Angeles gets 14.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 34 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 91% of the US.
February is the wettest month, with 3.6 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 6.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 180 days, to November 1, 2024.
From September 2025 to August 2026 East Los Angeles got 17.9 in of rain, against a normal of 14.3 in for those months. November 2025 had the most, with 5.5 in.
See where East Los Angeles ranks: rainiest cities in the US, US cities with the most rainy days, rainiest cities in California.
East Los Angeles weather by month
East Los Angeles weather in January
In January, East Los Angeles averages a high of 69°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 95°F (1971) and the record low is 32°F (1979). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East Los Angeles weather in February
In February, East Los Angeles averages a high of 69°F and a low of 51°F. It gets 3.6 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 95°F (1995) and the record low is 34°F (1989).
East Los Angeles weather in March
In March, East Los Angeles averages a high of 71°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 2.2 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 98°F (2026) and the record low is 35°F (1976). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East Los Angeles weather in April
In April, East Los Angeles averages a high of 73°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 106°F (1989) and the record low is 39°F (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East Los Angeles weather in May
In May, East Los Angeles averages a high of 75°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 0.3 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 102°F (2014) and the record low is 49°F (2019). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East Los Angeles weather in June
In June, East Los Angeles averages a high of 78°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 112°F (1990) and the record low is 49°F (1999). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East Los Angeles weather in July
In July, East Los Angeles averages a high of 83°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 108°F (2018) and the record low is 57°F (2005).
East Los Angeles weather in August
In August, East Los Angeles averages a high of 85°F and a low of 66°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 105°F (1983) and the record low is 56°F (1976).
East Los Angeles weather in September
In September, East Los Angeles averages a high of 84°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 113°F (2010) and the record low is 54°F (1986).
East Los Angeles weather in October
In October, East Los Angeles averages a high of 80°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 108°F (1987) and the record low is 41°F (1971). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East Los Angeles weather in November
In November, East Los Angeles averages a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.8 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 99°F (1997) and the record low is 38°F (1978). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East Los Angeles weather in December
In December, East Los Angeles averages a high of 68°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 91°F (1979) and the record low is 30°F (1978). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in East Los Angeles
July is the sunniest month in East Los Angeles, with estimated sunshine of 77% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 51%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 63% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. East Los Angeles is sunnier than 90% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 63% and is lowest in November at 43%.
Wind averages 2 mph over the year, and April is the windiest month at 2 mph.
East Los Angeles has about 26 days a year above 90°F. East Los Angeles is cooler than 54% of the US.
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East Los Angeles weather records
These records cover LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the East Los Angeles station is 113°F, on September 27, 2010. The coldest is 30°F, on December 8, 1978.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 5.5 in of precipitation, on December 28, 2004.
35 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit East Los Angeles
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 50°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 56°F.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 64°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 59°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Wind | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 69° | 3.3 in | 6 | 1 mph | 58% | 54% | 95° | 32° |
| February | 51° | 69° | 3.6 in | 6 | 2 mph | 47% | 62% | 95° | 34° |
| March | 53° | 71° | 2.2 in | 5 | 2 mph | 59% | 52% | 98° | 35° |
| April | 55° | 73° | 0.69 in | 3 | 2 mph | 59% | 58% | 106° | 39° |
| May | 59° | 75° | 0.32 in | 2 | 2 mph | 63% | 55% | 102° | 49° |
| June | 62° | 78° | 0.09 in | 1 | 2 mph | 60% | 63% | 112° | 49° |
| July | 65° | 83° | 0.02 in | 0 | 2 mph | 58% | 77% | 108° | 57° |
| August | 66° | 85° | 0.00 in | 0 | 2 mph | 57% | 77% | 105° | 56° |
| September | 65° | 84° | 0.13 in | 0 | 2 mph | 57% | 72% | 113° | 54° |
| October | 60° | 80° | 0.58 in | 2 | 2 mph | 52% | 70% | 108° | 41° |
| November | 54° | 74° | 0.78 in | 3 | 1 mph | 43% | 67% | 99° | 38° |
| December | 49° | 68° | 2.5 in | 6 | 1 mph | 54% | 51% | 91° | 30° |
Station: LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC, 11 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
East Los Angeles climate questions
How much rain does East Los Angeles get?
East Los Angeles gets 14.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 34 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in East Los Angeles?
February is the wettest month in East Los Angeles, with 3.6 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does East Los Angeles have a year?
East Los Angeles has about 34 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 6.
What is the hottest month in East Los Angeles?
August is the warmest month in East Los Angeles, with an average high of 85°F.
What is the coldest month in East Los Angeles?
January is the coldest month in East Los Angeles, with an average low of 49°F.
What is the record high temperature in East Los Angeles?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the East Los Angeles station is 113°F, set on September 27, 2010. The record low is 30°F, on December 8, 1978.
What is the sunniest month in East Los Angeles?
July is the sunniest month in East Los Angeles, with estimated sunshine of 77% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit East Los Angeles?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.