West Carson, United States Weather & Climate 2026

BSk Cold Semi-Arid

Monthly climate averages for West Carson, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

West Carson, United States experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.

Drier season: Apr–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
8.8/10
Best: June, July, August, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 23°C / 13°C
Feels Like 22°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 26 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Avg Low18°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
9°C
January
Avg High18°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High27°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
April (Gusts 37)
Sea Temperature
14°C21°C
Warmest water: August ( 21.4°C )

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to less favorable weather conditions.

Sun Position
Sunrise 05:43
Daylight 14.4h
Sunset 20:07

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West Carson, United States

Continent
Americas
City
West Carson
Population
21.7K
Elevation
13 m
Coordinates
33.82°, -118.29°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 5 days/mo

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 18°C / 9°C . Feb: 19°C / 9°C . Mar: 19°C / 10°C . Apr: 21°C / 12°C . May: 22°C / 14°C . Jun: 24°C / 16°C . Jul: 27°C / 17°C . Aug: 28°C / 18°C . Sep: 27°C / 18°C . Oct: 25°C / 16°C . Nov: 22°C / 12°C . Dec: 19°C / 10°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 13 mm 26 mm 39 mm 52 mm 65 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 68 mm. Feb: 56 mm. Mar: 57 mm. Apr: 13 mm. May: 6 mm. Jun: 2 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 6 mm. Sep: 5 mm. Oct: 7 mm. Nov: 26 mm. Dec: 59 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 73%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 69%. May: 71%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 69%. Nov: 67%. Dec: 71%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.

Sea Temperature

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C swim JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sea Temperatureswim

Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 15°C . Feb: 15°C . Mar: 14°C . Apr: 15°C . May: 17°C . Jun: 19°C . Jul: 20°C . Aug: 21°C . Sep: 21°C . Oct: 19°C . Nov: 17°C . Dec: 16°C .

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.

Monthly Daylight Hours

16h 14h 12h 10h 8h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Good
Temp
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
16°C / 7°C
Rain
5days (68 mm) Good
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
3.8 Moderate
February
Good
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
17°C / 7°C
Rain
5days (56 mm) Good
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
4.6 Moderate
March
Good
Temp
19°C / 10°C
Feels Like
18°C / 9°C
Rain
7days (57 mm) Good
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
6.2 High
April
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
2days (13 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
7.4 Very High
May
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 14°C
Feels Like
22°C / 13°C
Rain
1days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
7.8 Very High
June best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 16°C
Feels Like
25°C / 16°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.1h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
8.3 Very High
July best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 17°C
Feels Like
28°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.2h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
August best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 18°C
Feels Like
30°C / 20°C
Rain
0days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
7.9 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 18°C
Feels Like
28°C / 19°C
Rain
1days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
6.9 High
October best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 16°C
Feels Like
25°C / 16°C
Rain
2days (7 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
5.6 High
November
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
3days (26 mm) Excellent
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
4.2 Moderate
December
Good
Temp
19°C / 10°C
Feels Like
17°C / 8°C
Rain
5days (59 mm) Good
Sun
7.9h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
3.4 Moderate
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 18°C / 9°C 16°C / 7°C 5days (68 mm) Good 8.3h Good 73% Muggy 3.8 Moderate Good View Details
February 19°C / 9°C 17°C / 7°C 5days (56 mm) Good 9.1h Good 69% Muggy 4.6 Moderate Good View Details
March 19°C / 10°C 18°C / 9°C 7days (57 mm) Good 10.2h Excellent 73% Muggy 6.2 High Good View Details
April 21°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 2days (13 mm) Excellent 11.5h Excellent 69% Muggy 7.4 Very High Excellent View Details
May 22°C / 14°C 22°C / 13°C 1days (6 mm) Excellent 12.1h Excellent 71% Muggy 7.8 Very High Excellent View Details
June best 24°C / 16°C 25°C / 16°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 13.1h Excellent 71% Muggy 8.3 Very High Excellent View Details
July best 27°C / 17°C 28°C / 19°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 13.2h Excellent 71% Muggy 8.4 Very High Excellent View Details
August best 28°C / 18°C 30°C / 20°C 0days (6 mm) Excellent 12.2h Excellent 72% Muggy 7.9 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 27°C / 18°C 28°C / 19°C 1days (5 mm) Excellent 11.3h Excellent 72% Muggy 6.9 High Excellent View Details
October best 25°C / 16°C 25°C / 16°C 2days (7 mm) Excellent 10.2h Excellent 69% Muggy 5.6 High Excellent View Details
November 22°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 3days (26 mm) Excellent 9h Good 67% Muggy 4.2 Moderate Excellent View Details
December 19°C / 10°C 17°C / 8°C 5days (59 mm) Good 7.9h Good 71% Muggy 3.4 Moderate Good View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit West Carson 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 West Carson, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in West Carson is August, with average daytime highs of 28°C (82°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in West Carson is January, with average overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in West Carson is January, averaging 68mm of precipitation across 5 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
West Carson receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for West Carson.
The least favorable months to visit West Carson 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 West Carson is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in West Carson is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 17°C (63°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Average wind speeds in West Carson are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 37 km/h / 23 mph).
West Carson averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 41%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in West Carson is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
West Carson 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 West Carson ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit West Carson. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in West Carson, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 24°C (76°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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