Tehachapi, United States experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Tehachapi, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Tehachapi, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jun–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.7/10
Best: June, July, August, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 23°C / 10°C
Feels Like 21°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 26 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 47%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
34°C
July
Avg Low19°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High13°C
Rain8days
Driest Month
1days
June
Avg High31°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
April (Gusts 51)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:40
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:11
Live conditions—
Tehachapi on the map · live conditions
Tehachapi, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Tehachapi
- Population
- 13K
- Elevation
- 1,210 m
- Coordinates
- 35.13°, -118.45°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 13°C / 3°C . Feb: 14°C / 3°C . Mar: 16°C / 4°C . Apr: 21°C / 7°C . May: 25°C / 10°C . Jun: 31°C / 16°C . Jul: 34°C / 19°C . Aug: 33°C / 19°C . Sep: 30°C / 15°C . Oct: 24°C / 11°C . Nov: 18°C / 7°C . Dec: 14°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 59 mm. Feb: 52 mm. Mar: 58 mm. Apr: 24 mm. May: 12 mm. Jun: 4 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 13 mm. Sep: 6 mm. Oct: 9 mm. Nov: 27 mm. Dec: 49 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 63%. Feb: 58%. Mar: 63%. Apr: 51%. May: 43%. Jun: 34%. Jul: 29%. Aug: 33%. Sep: 39%. Oct: 40%. Nov: 48%. Dec: 59%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 3 days. Feb: 3 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 12 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 96 mm | Jan · 59 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 15 km/h | Apr · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 3°C | 10°C / 0°C | 8days (59 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 63% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 3°C | 11°C / 0°C | 7days (52 mm) Good | 9.2h Good | 58% Moderate | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 4°C | 13°C / 1°C | 9days (58 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 5.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 7°C | 19°C / 5°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 11.8h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 25°C / 10°C | 23°C / 8°C | 4days (12 mm) Good | 12.9h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 31°C / 16°C | 30°C / 14°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 13.5h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 34°C / 19°C | 33°C / 18°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 13.3h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 33°C / 19°C | 33°C / 17°C | 1days (13 mm) Excellent | 12.3h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 30°C / 15°C | 28°C / 14°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 11°C | 22°C / 8°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 3days (27 mm) Excellent | 8.8h Good | 48% Moderate | 4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 14°C / 4°C | 11°C / 1°C | 6days (49 mm) Good | 7.7h Good | 59% Moderate | 3.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Tehachapi are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Tehachapi, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Tehachapi is July, with average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Tehachapi is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Tehachapi is January, averaging 59mm of precipitation across 8 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Tehachapi receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Tehachapi.
The least favorable months to visit Tehachapi are January, February, March, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Tehachapi is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Tehachapi is 47%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Tehachapi receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 5 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Tehachapi are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 51 km/h / 32 mph).
Tehachapi averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 31%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Tehachapi is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Tehachapi has a Cold Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Tehachapi ranges from 7°C (45°F) to 21°C (70°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Tehachapi. It earns a climate score of 9.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Tehachapi, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 31°C (88°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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