Acton Weather

Town • Greater Los Angeles

Acton is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions.

72°
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Comfort Score
94(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated October 2, 2026 at 7:07 AM PDT

Acton weather at a glance

Acton is a town at 3,100 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Acton is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions. Notable features include town, high-desert, wind, and temperature-swing.

Current conditions are 72°F, feeling like 63°F, with 17% humidity, winds near 9 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 75°F and an average low of 52°F, with about 9.9 hours of sunshine per day and 0.2 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 6.5 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
72°F
Feels like 63°F
Humidity
17%
Dew point 25°F
Wind
9 mph
NW • Gusts 9 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal90
Wind100
Sky Comfort100
Moisture82
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Acton

Each preview is centered on Acton, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Acton. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby Greater Los Angeles destinations

Tip: Los Angeles temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
93°Fforecast
3° above normal
Normal: 90°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
3.4"
1% below average
30-yr avg: 3.4"
Sunny Days
27last 28 days
1 more than baseline
Typical: 26
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
15.1 mphlast 28 days
2.2 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 12.8 mph
Comfort Score
8428-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 86
What the Acton climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Acton with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Acton departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA HRRR rolling destination baseline for recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals.

Climate Overview

Based on HRRR rolling destination baseline (2024-09-01 to 2026-08-31)

86
Avg Comfort
74.9°
Avg High
52.4°
Avg Low
85%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.9h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.2h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain6.5"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr21 (6%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr3
✨ Perfect Days (80+)617

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May93
76.7° / 51.9° · ☀️ 11.7h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. June90
84.8° / 58.4° · ☀️ 12.9h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. April89
68.3° / 46.1° · ☀️ 10.5h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. January69
58.1° / 41.1° · ☀️ 8h
💧 0.6" · 3 rainy days · 1 foggy days
2. February72
63.5° / 44.5° · ☀️ 7.8h
💧 1.7" · 5 rainy days · 1 foggy days
3. November74
64.4° / 45.9° · ☀️ 7.1h
💧 1.1" · 4 rainy days · 1 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
September 20248688.2° / 62.2°10.2h1d0"24
October 20248682.6° / 58.3°9.5h0d0"25
November 20248262.5° / 42.6°7.5h0d0.1"22
December 20248464° / 44.6°7.5h0d0"26
January 20258057.4° / 38.7°8.5h1d0.4"17
February 20258264.3° / 44.3°7.6h1d1.21"21
March 20258161.1° / 41.4°8.8h0d1.75"22
April 20259067.8° / 45.3°10.4h0d0.05"28
May 20259077.8° / 52.9°11.5h0d0.06"30
June 20259086° / 59.6°12.9h0d0"29
July 20258988.3° / 59.9°13h0d0"30
August 20258792.7° / 66.2°11.1h0d0"26
September 20259184° / 61.4°10h0d0.06"30
October 20259175.9° / 52.6°9.5h1d1.1"30
November 20258066.2° / 49.3°6.6h1d2.35"21
December 20258163.2° / 46.7°6.8h0d3.03"22
January 20268158.8° / 43.5°7.5h1d0.85"22
February 20268262.7° / 44.7°7.9h0d2.08"21
March 20269077.4° / 53.6°10.3h0d0.08"31
April 20269168.6° / 46.9°10.7h0d0.36"28
May 20269175.5° / 50.9°11.9h0d0"31
June 20269283.6° / 57.2°12.9h0d0"30
July 20268792° / 64.7°12.6h0d0"28
August 20268394.1° / 67.6°11.1h0d0"23
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

100°F83°F66°F50°F33°FSep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26
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About the Acton climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Acton, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Acton. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-07-01 to 2026-06-30

How to read the temperature heatmap for Acton

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Acton changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the fog heatmap for Acton

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Acton. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Acton

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Acton through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Acton

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Acton for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the solar radiation heatmap for Acton

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Acton by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
34.4961, -118.1839
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Elevation
3100 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#high-desert#wind#temperature-swing
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Acton

What is the weather at Acton right now?

Current conditions at Acton are 72°F, feeling like 63°F, with 17% humidity, winds near 9 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Acton?

The location-specific record for 2024-09-01 through 2026-08-31 shows an average daily high of 75°F and an average low of 52°F at Acton. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Acton get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 6.5 inches of precipitation and 21 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Acton. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Acton foggy?

Acton averages about 0.2 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 3 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Acton for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2026 (84°F/57°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), September 2025 (84°F/61°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), and October 2025 (76°F/53°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Acton?

Acton is a town at 3,100 feet. Acton is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions. Notable features include town, high-desert, wind, and temperature-swing.

💡 Local Tip: Greater Los Angeles weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Acton.