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Universal City, 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 Universal City, CA?
Universal City, CA gets 16.5 in of precipitation a year over about 35 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 89°F) and December the coldest (average low 42°F).
Mediterranean climate
Universal City, CA has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 69°F in December to 89°F in August. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 43° | 69° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 51° | 74° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 61° | 85° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 54° | 82° |
How much rain does Universal City get?
Universal City gets 16.5 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 35 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 90% of the US.
February is the wettest month, with 4.5 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 7.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 127 days, to August 31, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Universal City got 20.5 in of rain, against a normal of 16.5 in for those months. November 2025 had the most, with 6.0 in.
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Universal City weather by month
Universal City weather in January
In January, Universal City averages a high of 70°F and a low of 43°F. It gets 3.6 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 94°F (2021) and the record low is 22°F (1979). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Universal City weather in February
In February, Universal City averages a high of 69°F and a low of 44°F. It gets 4.5 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 97°F (2026) and the record low is 27°F (1978).
Universal City weather in March
In March, Universal City averages a high of 72°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 2.8 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 100°F (2026) and the record low is 23°F (1985). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Universal City weather in April
In April, Universal City averages a high of 74°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 105°F (1989) and the record low is 32°F (1978). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Universal City weather in May
In May, Universal City averages a high of 76°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 0.4 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 107°F (1984) and the record low is 39°F (1975). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Universal City weather in June
In June, Universal City averages a high of 81°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 111°F (1976) and the record low is 43°F (1971).
Universal City weather in July
In July, Universal City averages a high of 87°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 88% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 113°F (2018) and the record low is 45°F (1979).
Universal City weather in August
In August, Universal City averages a high of 89°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 110°F (1981) and the record low is 46°F (1975).
Universal City weather in September
In September, Universal City averages a high of 87°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 114°F (2020) and the record low is 45°F (1974).
Universal City weather in October
In October, Universal City averages a high of 82°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 108°F (1980) and the record low is 33°F (1971).
Universal City weather in November
In November, Universal City averages a high of 75°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 0.8 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 101°F (2010) and the record low is 29°F (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Universal City weather in December
In December, Universal City averages a high of 69°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 90°F (1979) and the record low is 22°F (1978). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Universal City
July is the sunniest month in Universal City, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 52%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 70% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Universal City is sunnier than 97% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 55% and is lowest in November at 32%.
Universal City has about 59 days a year above 90°F. Universal City is hotter than 74% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 2 days a year.
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First and last freeze in Universal City
The first fall freeze in Universal City typically comes around December 18, and the last spring freeze around January 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 330 days.
Universal City weather records
These records cover BURBANK VALLEY PUMP PLT during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Universal City station is 114°F, on September 5, 2020. The coldest is 22°F, on December 8, 1978.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 5.5 in of precipitation, on March 1, 1983.
23 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Universal City
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 43°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 74°F and lows near 51°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 61°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 54°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 70° | 3.6 in | 6 | 48% | 57% | 94° | 22° |
| February | 44° | 69° | 4.5 in | 7 | 38% | 64% | 97° | 27° |
| March | 47° | 72° | 2.8 in | 6 | 54% | 52% | 100° | 23° |
| April | 50° | 74° | 0.87 in | 3 | 52% | 62% | 105° | 32° |
| May | 55° | 76° | 0.40 in | 2 | 55% | 67% | 107° | 39° |
| June | 59° | 81° | 0.10 in | 1 | 51% | 75% | 111° | 43° |
| July | 63° | 87° | 0.04 in | 0 | 45% | 88% | 113° | 45° |
| August | 63° | 89° | 0.01 in | 0 | 43% | 86% | 110° | 46° |
| September | 60° | 87° | 0.13 in | 1 | 45% | 82% | 114° | 45° |
| October | 54° | 82° | 0.69 in | 2 | 38% | 78% | 108° | 33° |
| November | 46° | 75° | 0.85 in | 3 | 32% | 71% | 101° | 29° |
| December | 42° | 69° | 2.5 in | 5 | 43% | 54% | 90° | 22° |
Station: BURBANK VALLEY PUMP PLT, 5 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.
Universal City climate questions
How much rain does Universal City get?
Universal City gets 16.5 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 35 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Universal City?
February is the wettest month in Universal City, with 4.5 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does Universal City have a year?
Universal City has about 35 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 7.
What is the hottest month in Universal City?
August is the warmest month in Universal City, with an average high of 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Universal City?
December is the coldest month in Universal City, with an average low of 42°F.
What is the record high temperature in Universal City?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Universal City station is 114°F, set on September 5, 2020. The record low is 22°F, on December 8, 1978.
What is the sunniest month in Universal City?
July is the sunniest month in Universal City, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Universal City?
The first fall freeze in Universal City typically comes around December 18. The last spring freeze is around January 22.
What is the best time to visit Universal City?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.