Huntington Beach Weather

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Huntington Beach is a Beaches and coast destination for comparing coastal weather, marine clouds, and afternoon sea-breeze conditions.

66°
🙂
Comfort Score
78(B)
Great
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Huntington Beach weather at a glance

Huntington Beach is a town at 52 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Huntington Beach is a Beaches and coast destination for comparing coastal weather, marine clouds, and afternoon sea-breeze conditions. Notable features include town, coast, marine-layer, and sea-breeze.

Current conditions are 66°F, feeling like 66°F, with 92% humidity, winds near 4 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 71°F and an average low of 55°F, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine per day and 1.2 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 6.0 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
66°F
Feels like 66°F
Humidity
92%
Wind
4 mph
NW • Gusts 7 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature91
Wind90
Night Sky5
Humidity38
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now65°76 (B)5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am65°90 (A-)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
6am64°77 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am65°92 (A-)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
8am70°96 (A)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am74°98 (A)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am78°93 (A-)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am79°75 (B)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
12pm80°67 (C)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm80°67 (C)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm78°74 (B-)10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm80°67 (C)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Huntington Beach hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Huntington Beach. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Huntington Beach. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Infrared

Radar

Precipitation

4 mph
Gusts 7 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Huntington Beach

Each preview is centered on Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today80° / 64°88 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed82° / 63°84 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best79° / 73°92 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny
Fri79° / 73°92 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat80° / 74°90 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun79° / 73°89 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny
Mon77° / 72°92 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 92)

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
80°Fforecast
4° above normal
Normal: 76°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
3.5"
2% above average
30-yr avg: 3.4"
Sunny Days
27last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
4last 28 days
vs 2 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
8.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.6 mph
Comfort Score
9228-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 92
What the Huntington Beach climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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 (2024-07-01 to 2026-06-30)

89
Avg Comfort
70.9°
Avg High
55.5°
Avg Low
89%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.9h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.2h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain6"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr24 (7%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr47
✨ Perfect Days (80+)651

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. August90
78.1° / 63.6° · ☀️ 10.1h
1 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. May88
70.1° / 57.3° · ☀️ 10.2h
1 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. April84
68.3° / 53.3° · ☀️ 10.2h
0 foggy days · 4 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December62
65.6° / 48.7° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 1" · 3 rainy days · 8 foggy days
2. February64
66.9° / 49.3° · ☀️ 7.4h
💧 2" · 5 rainy days · 6 foggy days
3. November69
68.4° / 50.6° · ☀️ 7h
💧 1" · 3 rainy days · 5 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20249076° / 63.2°11h8d0"31
August 20249278.3° / 62.8°10.3h2d0"31
September 20248976.6° / 62.2°9.5h9d0"27
October 20248872.1° / 56.9°8.5h12d0"30
November 20249068.8° / 47°7.5h1d0.01"28
December 20248364.5° / 46.5°6.5h7d0"20
January 20258665.9° / 44.8°7.9h3d0.11"24
February 20258165° / 49.1°7.2h11d1.57"20
March 20258563.4° / 49°8.3h3d1.76"23
April 20259265.9° / 51.3°10.1h0d0.18"30
May 20259370.4° / 57.1°10.1h1d0.02"29
June 20259272.3° / 60.5°10.3h1d0.06"30
July 20259273.5° / 61.9°10.6h5d0"30
August 20259177.8° / 64.4°10h0d0"31
September 20259177.3° / 64.5°9.2h2d0.06"29
October 20259072.6° / 57.2°8.6h0d1.21"30
November 20258268.1° / 54.1°6.4h8d1.96"21
December 20258066.7° / 50.8°6.1h9d1.98"18
January 20268869.6° / 47.9°7.4h2d0.75"25
February 20268768.8° / 49.5°7.6h1d2.24"23
March 20269173.8° / 55.5°9.7h4d0.05"30
April 20269470.6° / 55.2°10.2h0d0.36"30
May 20269469.7° / 57.6°10.3h0d0.06"31
June 20269272.5° / 61.1°10.5h4d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

82°F72°F62°F51°F41°FJul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Huntington Beach climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach. 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 Huntington Beach

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Huntington Beach. 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 Huntington Beach

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Huntington Beach 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
33.6980, -118.0038
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Elevation
52 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#coast#marine-layer#sea-breeze
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Huntington Beach

What is the weather at Huntington Beach right now?

Current conditions at Huntington Beach are 66°F, feeling like 66°F, with 92% humidity, winds near 4 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Huntington Beach?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 71°F and an average low of 55°F at Huntington Beach. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Huntington Beach get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 6.0 inches of precipitation and 24 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Huntington Beach. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Huntington Beach foggy?

Huntington Beach averages about 1.2 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 47 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 Huntington Beach for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (71°F/55°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), May 2026 (70°F/58°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and May 2025 (70°F/57°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach is a town at 52 feet. Huntington Beach is a Beaches and coast destination for comparing coastal weather, marine clouds, and afternoon sea-breeze conditions. Notable features include town, coast, marine-layer, and sea-breeze.

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