Weather

USA-West Coast-Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA has a Mediterranean climate and receives just enough annual precipitation to avoid semi-arid climate, making the myth that the city has been built in a desert not be completely incorrect. Los Angeles has plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of only 35 days with measurable precipitation annually. The coastal region around Los Angeles has a climate comparable to coastal areas of southeastern Spain such as Alicante or Elche, in temperature range and variation, in sunshine hours and as well as annual precipitation levels. 

The Los Angeles area is also subject to phenomena typical of a microclimate, causing extreme variations in temperature in close physical proximity to each other. For example, the average July maximum temperature at the Santa Monica Pier is 75 °F (24 °C) whereas it is 95 °F (35 °C) in Canoga Park. The city, like much of the southern California coast, is subject to a late spring/early summer weather phenomenon called "June Gloom". This involves overcast or foggy skies in the morning which yield to sun by early afternoon.

Los Angeles, CA	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Ave Max °C	20	20	21	23	24	26	28	29	28	26	23	20
Ave Min °C	8.8	9.6	11	12	14	16	18	18	17	15	11	8.6
Rainy days	6.1	6.4	5.5	3.2	1.3	0.6	0.3	0.3	1	2.5	3.3	5.2

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles#Climate,

USA-West Coast-Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA has a hot desert climate, with over 300 days of sunshine and around 4.83 inches (122.7 mm) of rain annually. The winter months are warm, with a majority of days reaching 70 °F (21 °C) and in January and February days often see temperatures of 80 °F (27 °C) and on occasion reach over 90 °F (32 °C), while, on average, there are 17 nights annually dipping to or below 40 °F (4 °C);[96] freezing temperatures occur in less than half of years. The lowest temperature recorded is 19 °F (−7 °C), on January 22, 1937.[97] Summer often sees daytime temperatures above 110 °F (43 °C) coupled with warm overnight lows remaining above 80 °F (27 °C). The mean annual temperature is 74.6 °F (23.7 °C). There are 180 days with a high reaching 90 °F (32 °C), and 100 °F (38 °C) can be seen on 116 days.[96] The highest temperature on record in Palm Springs is 123 °F (51 °C), most recently achieved on July 28 and 29, 1995

Palm Springs, CA	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Ave Max °C	21.6	23.3	26.9	30.9	35.4	39.8	42.3	41.8	38.8	32.9	25.8	20.7
Ave Min °C	7.40	8.90	11.20	14.10	17.90	21.60	25.30	25.30	22.20	16.80	10.90	6.70
Rainy days	3.1	3.2	1.6	0.6	0.2	0	0.6	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.8	1.9

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs,_California#Climate

USA-West Coast-Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale's climate is arid. Winters are mild to warm and summers are extremely hot. The lowest temperature ever recorded in the city is 16.0 °F (−8.9 °C), on January 7, 1913, and the highest temperature ever recorded was 122 °F (50 °C), on June 26, 1990.

Scottsdale, AZ	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Ave Max °C	21	23	26	30	35	39	41	39	38	32	26	20
Ave Min °C	4	6	8	11	16	20	24	24	20	13	7	3
Ave rain (inches)	1.08	1.2	1.11	0.28	0.14	0.03	1.06	1.36	0.68	0.64	0.69	1.1

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottsdale,_Arizona#Climate

USA-West Coast-Grand Canyon, AZ

Grand Canyon weather varies from rim to rim. The West Rim, located closest to Las Vegas, is the warmest year round and features the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Expect dry, hot temperatures on the West Rim during the summer, so stay appropriately protected from the sun and hydrated to make the most of your visit. The South Rim, the most popular rim to visit, enjoys moderate temperatures and can be accessed year round. The South Rim does get some snow in the winter, which often makes for a very special (and less crowded) time of year to see the Grand Canyon. The North Rim is the remote area of the canyon and gets quite a bit of snow in the winter, which is only open seasonally (May 15- October 15). You'll notice that the average temperature at the Grand Canyon has anywhere from a 15-20 F° (11 ºC) degree difference between the top of the Grand Canyon and the inner/lower Grand Canyon. Staying hydrated, bringing shade and layering clothing for a wide range of temperatures is key to experiencing the Canyon safely.

Spring (March – May) & Fall (September – November) – Spring and fall weather is cooler but conditions are variable. Rain showers to light snow is possible on the South Rim as the elevation is at 6,800 ft. with temperatures ranging from a low of 34 ºF to a high of 62 ºF. Average temperatures at Phantom Ranch in the inner-canyon ranges from a low of 55 ºF to a high of 82 ºF.

Summer (June – August) – Temperatures are typically 80+ºF at the South Rim and a bit over 100 ºF (38 ºC) at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Winter (December – February) – Average temperatures on the South Rim range from a low of 20 ºF to a high of 43 ºF. Average temperatures at Phantom Ranch, range from a low of 38 ºF to a high of 58 ºF. The South Rim does stay open during the winter.

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://www.thecanyon.com/weather

USA-West Coast-Bryce Canyon, AZ

Averages temperatures you will be experiencing while vacationing in Bryce Canyon National Park can vary drastically throughout the year. Bryce Canyon is in in the heart of South Central Utah, which has some extreme variance in weather depending on the current times of year and weather patterns. Bryce Canyon is much higher in elevation so temperatures can swing fast when cold fronts come in.

Visitors can enjoy Bryce Canyon’s mild weather during any season.
Summer days in Bryce are pleasant and nights are cool at 8,000-9,000 feet. July is the warmest month, with an average daytime high temperature of 83 degrees and a nighttime low of 47 degrees.
Much of the area’s precipitation comes as afternoon thundershowers during mid to late summer. Spring and fall weather is highly variable.

Cold winter days are offset by high altitude sun and dry climate. Winter nights are subfreezing. During some winters, Alaskan cold fronts descend on the Colorado Plateau region bringing temperatures as low as 30 degrees below zero.
Although March is the snowiest month, the area can have snowstorms from October through April. Annual snowfall averages 95 inches, giving you the change for the greatest for cross-country skiing and sledding in Utah’s world famous snow!

The high altitude sun can burn in any season– hats and sunscreen are recommended all year! Layered clothing is good preparation for the plateau’s temperature extremes and frequent strong winds. Boots with good tread and ankle support are strongly recommended when you want to adventure on Bryce Canyon’s Hiking Trails.

Summer Weather in Bryce
In the summer months (June- September), it can be moderately hot with low humidity making it feel hotter than you actually think it is. Bryce is much higher in elevation and is considered the high dessert mountains so the UV rays are much more intense, so sunscreen is a great idea for outdoor recreating. These are some things to think about when planning your trip to this park. The highest recorded temperature in Bryce was 98 degrees F. in 2002. July is always the hottest month of the year in the park, but it still cools down a lot in the evenings through mid morning. Summer is the time of year when Bryce Canyon generally receives the maximum average number of visitors.

Winter Weather in Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon during winter months (November- February), the park is slower but it is still open and draws many visitors for winter activities. The lowest recorded temperature in the park was -26 Degrees F. in 1963. Winter months typically have snow on the ground and are extremely chilly. December is the coldest month out of the year in Bryce Canyon.

Spring and Fall Weather in Bryce Canyon
Spring and Fall in Bryce Canyon are on the cooler to mildly warm side, but make no mistake a good jacket or coat is a great idea. In the spring you will see run off and snow melt from the higher elevation mountains that surround Bryce Canyon. In fall it is not surprising to see occasional snow storms in the earlier months of the year due to its high elevation.

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://www.brycecanyon.com/bryce-canyon-weather/

USA-West Coast-Page, AZ

Page, AZ has an arid climate (Köppen BWk) with hot, very dry summers and chilly winters with very little snow. It is located in the southern edge of the Great Basin Desert on the Colorado Plateau. It is very dry due to being in the rainshadow of the mountains of California and too far north to get consistent North American Monsoons.

Page, AZ	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Ave Max °C	-6.2	-10.2	-15.3	-20.3	-25.8	-32.3	-35.1	-33.3	-28.6	-20.9	-12.1	-6.5
Ave Min °C	(−3.2)	(−0.9)	2.8	6.4	11.4	16.8	20.2	19.1	14.7	8.1	1.5	(−2.7)
Rainy days	4.5	4	5.2	3.5	3.2	1.7	4.6	5.2	4.5	4.3	3.2	3.9
Snowy days	0.9	0.6	0.3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.2	0.6

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Page,_Arizona#Climate

USA-West Coast-Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV has a subtropical hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification: BWh), typical of the Mojave Desert in which it lies. This climate is typified by long, hot summers; warm transitional seasons; and short, mild to chilly winters. There is abundant sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 310 sunny days and bright sunshine during 86% of all daylight hours. Rainfall is scarce, with an average of 4.2 in (110 mm) dispersed between roughly 26 to 27 total rainy days per year. Las Vegas is among the sunniest, driest, and least humid locations in North America, with exceptionally low dew points and humidity that sometimes remains below 10%. 

The summer months of June through September are very hot, though moderated by extremely low humidity. July is the hottest month, with an average daytime high of 104.2 °F (40.1 °C). On average, 134 days per year reach or exceed 90 °F (32 °C), of which 74 days reach 100 °F (38 °C) and 7 days reach 110 °F (43 °C). During the peak intensity of summer, overnight lows frequently remain above 80 °F (27 °C) and occasionally above 85 °F (29 °C).

Las Vegas, NV winters are short and generally very mild, with chilly (but rarely cold) daytime temperatures. Like all seasons, sunshine is abundant. December is both the year's coolest and cloudiest month, with an average daytime high of 56.6 °F (13.7 °C) and sunshine occurring during 78% of its daylight hours. Winter evenings are defined by clear skies and swift drops in temperature after sunset, with overnight lows sinking to 39 °F (3.9 °C) or lower during the majority of nights in December and January. Owing to its elevation that ranges from 2,000 feet to 3,000 feet, Las Vegas experiences markedly cooler winters than other areas of the Mojave Desert and the adjacent Sonoran Desert that are closer to sea level. Consequently, the city records freezing temperatures an average of 16 nights per winter.

Las Vegas, NV	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Ave Max °C	14	17	21	26	31	38	41	39	35	28	19	14
Ave Min °C	1	4	7	11	16	21	23	23	19	12	6	1
Rainy days	6	6	5	3	3	3	5	6	3	3	5	4

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://www.holiday-weather.com/las_vegas/averages/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas#Climate

USA-West Coast-Bakersfield, CA

 

Although the region hosts abundant vegetation due to the hydrology of the Tulare Basin, Bakersfield has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). with long, hot, dry summers, and brief, cool, slightly moist winters. In fact, Bakersfield enjoys more clear days than the majority of the U.S. (averaging 191 days a year). Bakersfield's long summers gives the region a climate suitable for growing a variety of crops (ranging from carrots to citrus, almonds, and pistachios). Rainfall is low in the city, however, averaging only 6.5 in or 165 mm annually, mostly falling during winter and spring.

Summers are very hot with extended stretches of hot weather and 108 days per year above 90 °F or 32.2 °C (on average between April 19 and October 12); in addition, 33 days are above 100 °F or 37.8 °C from May to September, and a handful of days each summer can be expected to top 110 °F or 43.3 °C. Winters feature mild daytime temperatures, although frost can occasionally occur, often coming with dense tule fog and low visibility, causing many schools to have fog delays as long as 3 hours. The official time frame for tule fog to form is from November 1 to March 31. On average, 12 mornings have freezing lows (on average between December 13 and January 26) annually, and the coldest night of the year typically bottoms out below 30 °F or −1.1 °C.

Snow is rare on the valley floor. The last time it snowed was on January 25, 1999, when the city received 6 inches or 0.15 metres. The record maximum temperature was 118 °F (47.8 °C) on July 28, 1908, and the record minimum temperature was 11 °F (−11.7 °C) on January 3, 1908.[46] The most rainfall in one month was 5.82 inches (147.8 mm) in December 2010, and the maximum 24-hour rainfall was 2.29 inches (58.2 mm) on February 9, 1978.[48] The wettest “rain year” has been from July 1997 to June 1998 with 14.73 inches (374.1 mm) and the driest from July 1933 to June 1934 with 2.26 inches (57.4 mm).

Bakersfield, CA	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Ave Max °C	13.4	17.1	20.4	23.9	28.6	32.7	36.2	35.4	32.2	26.3	18.7	13.7
Ave Min °C	4.1	5.8	8.1	10.1	14.2	17.9	21.4	20.6	17.8	12.8	7	3.9
Rainy days	6.7	7.1	6.5	3.7	1.7	0.5	0.1	0.3	1	1.8	3.9	5.9

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakersfield,_California#Climate

USA-West Coast-San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate characteristic of California's coast, with moist mild winters and dry summers. San Francisco's weather is strongly influenced by the cool currents of the Pacific Ocean on the west side of the city, and the water of San Francisco Bay to the north and east. This moderates temperature swings and produces a remarkably mild year-round climate with little seasonal temperature variation. 

Fog is a regular feature of San Francisco summers.

Among major U.S. cities, San Francisco has the coolest daily mean, maximum, and minimum temperatures for June, July, and August. During the summer, rising hot air in California's interior valleys creates a low pressure area that draws winds from the North Pacific High through the Golden Gate, which creates the city's characteristic cool winds and fog.[96] The fog is less pronounced in eastern neighbourhoods and during the late summer and early fall. As a result, the year's warmest month, on average, is September, and on average, October is warmer than July, especially in daytime.

Because of its sharp topography and maritime influences, San Francisco exhibits a multitude of distinct microclimates. The high hills in the geographic centre of the city are responsible for a 20% variance in annual rainfall between different parts of the city. They also protect neighbourhoods directly to their east from the foggy and sometimes very cold and windy conditions experienced in the Sunset District; for those who live on the eastern side of the city, San Francisco is sunnier, with an average of 260 clear days, and only 105 cloudy days per year.

Temperatures reach or exceed 80 °F (27 °C) on an average of only 21 and 23 days a year at downtown and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), respectively. The dry period of May to October is mild to warm, with the normal monthly mean temperature peaking in September at 62.7 °F (17.1 °C). The rainy period of November to April is slightly cooler, with the normal monthly mean temperature reaching its lowest in January at 51.3 °F (10.7 °C).  On average, there are 73 rainy days a year, and annual precipitation averages 23.65 inches (601 mm). Variation in precipitation from year to year is high. Above average rain years are often associated with warm El Niño conditions in the Pacific while dry years often occur in cold water La Niña periods. In 2013 (a "La Niña" year), a record low 5.59 in (142 mm) of rainfall was recorded at downtown San Francisco, where records have been kept since 1849. Snowfall in the city is very rare, with only 10 measurable accumulations recorded since 1852, most recently in 1976 when up to 5 inches (130 mm) fell on Twin Peaks.

San Francisco, CA	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Ave Max °C	13.8	15.7	16.6	17.3	17.9	19.1	19.2	20.1	21.2	20.7	17.3	13.9
Ave Min °C	7.6	8.6	9.2	9.6	10.6	11.6	12.3	12.8	12.8	12.1	10.1	7.8
Rainy days	11.7	11.1	11	6.5	3.8	1.5	0.3	1	1.7	3.9	8.9	11.6

Weather information obtained/edited for use on our website from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco#Climate

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