Zip 91042 (Los Angeles, CA) Climate

The climate in 91042 Los Angeles, CA is generally mild and pleasant. Temperatures range from the low to mid-60s during the winter months and highs in the mid-80s in the summer months. Rainfall is limited, mostly occurring during the winter months. It's not unheard of for temperatures to reach into the 90s during certain days throughout the year but overall Los Angeles enjoys a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine year round.

Los Angeles (zip 91042), California gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Los Angeles (zip 91042) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 291 sunny days per year in Los Angeles (zip 91042). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Los Angeles (zip 91042) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 37 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 45
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 91042 zip code is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.1 Summer - 8.5 Winter

June, October and May are the most pleasant months in the 91042 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for the 91042 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In the 91042 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 91042 zip code are October, May and June.

In the 91042 zip code, there are 55.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 91042 zip code with an average of 45.0°. This is one of the warmest places in California.

In the 91042 zip code, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In the 91042 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

Humidity is low in the 91042 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

February is the wettest month in the 91042 zip code with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 61% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.5 inches in the 91042 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

February is the rainiest month in the 91042 zip code with 6.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 36.7 rainy days annually in the 91042 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 47% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the 91042 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 91042 zip code.

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Marnie · Tujunga, CA

Undiscovered Gem

Over 10 years ago

Priced out of everywhere else in LA that's supposed to be 'hip', I found myself looking at places to live in the hills of Tujunga. Can't believe it hadn't occurred to More

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John · Tujunga, CA

Tujunga

Over 17 years ago

Is a slow and steady neighborhood, with mostly automotive related businesses. Few bars, fewer clubs. Its like a retirement place. Worst place for young adults to live. More

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Doc · Tujunga, CA

Crowded and the 'smog' is rising fast

Over 17 years ago

Clean air right now but the smog is rising fast. Congestion and traffic, high property crime rates and just too many people. The little area of N.E. Los Angeles is not More