Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rancho Palos Verdes features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 14 °C (57 °F) and 21 °C (69 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 7 °C (45 °F) or can rise to as high as 33 °C (91 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 283 mm (11.2 inches) and receives 24 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rancho Palos Verdes enjoys an average of 3571 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 56 minutes to 14 hours 20 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Rancho Palos Verdes are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 20 to 21 °C (68 - 69 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from 14 to 14 °C (57 - 58 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rancho Palos Verdes experiences 9 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 25°C (77°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
| Mean maximum | 22°C (71°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Average high | 17°C (62°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (58°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Mean minimum | 9°C (48°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
| Minimum | 8°C (47°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
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Rancho Palos Verdes usually has the most precipitation in January, March and December, with an average of 4 rainy days and 62 mm (2.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rancho Palos Verdes are June, August and September. On average, 1 mm (0.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 58 (2.3) | 46 (1.8) | 53 (2.1) | 14 (0.6) | 8 (0.3) | 1 (0.1) | 2 (0.1) | 1 (0.0) | 2 (0.1) | 6 (0.3) | 17 (0.7) | 74 (2.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
The sunniest months in Rancho Palos Verdes are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rancho Palos Verdes: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 9 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 191 | 233 | 290 | 318 | 346 | 362 | 378 | 359 | 315 | 292 | 256 | 227 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 11m | 10h 58m | 11h 59m | 13h 2m | 13h 55m | 14h 20m | 14h 6m | 13h 19m | 12h 19m | 11h 17m | 10h 23m | 9h 56m |
Rancho Palos Verdes experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Rancho Palos Verdes UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Rancho Palos Verdes. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Rancho Palos Verdes's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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