Lake Elsinore Weather

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Lake Elsinore is a Inland Empire destination for comparing Inland Empire heat, wind, cloud, and mountain-gap influences.

72°
😎
Comfort Score
100(A)
Perfect
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Lake Elsinore weather at a glance

Lake Elsinore is a town at 1,276 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Lake Elsinore is a Inland Empire destination for comparing Inland Empire heat, wind, cloud, and mountain-gap influences. Notable features include town, inland-empire, inland-heat, and wind.

Current conditions are 72°F, feeling like 72°F, with 53% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 10% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 83°F and an average low of 54°F, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine per day and 0.4 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 5.3 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
72°F
Feels like 72°F
Humidity
53%
Wind
3 mph
NW • Gusts 3 mph
Cloud Cover
10%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind100
Stars Visible100
Humidity95
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now72°100 (A)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
5am72°100 (A)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
6am71°100 (A)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
7am72°85 (A-)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
8am78°94 (A-)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am85°81 (B)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am91°69 (C)0 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am97°69 (C)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
12pm101°53 (C-)2 mph0% Partly Cloudy
1pm104°50 (C-)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm105°50 (C-)5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm104°49 (D)10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Lake Elsinore hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Lake Elsinore. 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 Lake Elsinore. 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

About the weather maps for Lake Elsinore

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today105° / 71°77 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed109° / 70°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu105° / 73°77 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri🏆 Best105° / 74°78 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Sat105° / 73°78 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Sun106° / 73°77 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Mon104° / 74°77 (B)4%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Fri (Comfort score: 78)

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
105°Fforecast
7° above normal
Normal: 98°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
2.5"
24% below average
30-yr avg: 3.3"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
1last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
6.3 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.1 mph
Comfort Score
9028-day avg
6 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 84
What the Lake Elsinore climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore 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)

85
Avg Comfort
83.5°
Avg High
54.1°
Avg Low
78%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.7h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain5.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr24 (7%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr8
✨ Perfect Days (80+)573

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May87
82.8° / 55.1° · ☀️ 10.8h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. April86
76.2° / 49.7° · ☀️ 10.2h
1 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. March80
77.7° / 49.9° · ☀️ 9.4h
1 foggy days · 4 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. August60
99.6° / 66° · ☀️ 11h
💧 0" · 1 rainy days · 1 foggy days
2. July65
99.8° / 64.9° · ☀️ 12.4h
💧 0" · 1 rainy days · 0 foggy days
3. September68
93.2° / 63.9° · ☀️ 10h
💧 0.1" · 1 rainy days · 1 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 202473103.8° / 68.1°12.4h0d0"6
August 20247799.4° / 65.7°11h0d0"13
September 20248394.7° / 62.6°10.1h0d0.05"18
October 20248389.8° / 56.3°9.5h2d0"22
November 20248973.3° / 44.2°8h0d0"30
December 20248973.7° / 42.8°7.8h2d0"31
January 20258868° / 41.3°8.5h0d0.31"30
February 20258673.3° / 46.8°7.9h1d1.68"25
March 20258768.2° / 45.6°8.7h1d2.06"23
April 20259174.9° / 48.9°10h1d0.16"27
May 20258883.3° / 55.7°10.4h0d0.08"26
June 20258493.3° / 60.2°12.2h0d0.06"24
July 20258595.8° / 61.7°12.4h0d0.03"25
August 20257799.9° / 66.2°11h1d0.02"13
September 20258591.8° / 65.1°9.8h1d0.16"19
October 20258884.1° / 54°9.4h1d0.52"29
November 20258276.3° / 50.5°6.8h0d2.03"23
December 20258274.7° / 47°6.7h0d1.01"24
January 20268671.6° / 46.6°7.6h3d0.2"26
February 20268373.4° / 47.7°7.7h1d2.07"23
March 20268787.1° / 54.1°10h1d0.02"26
April 20269477.4° / 50.4°10.5h0d0.22"30
May 20269382.3° / 54.5°11.1h0d0"30
June 20269091.3° / 60.2°12.2h1d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

110°F91°F73°F54°F35°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 Lake Elsinore climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore. 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 Lake Elsinore

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Lake Elsinore. 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 Lake Elsinore

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Lake Elsinore 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
33.6860, -117.3354
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Elevation
1276 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#inland-empire#inland-heat#wind
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Lake Elsinore

What is the weather at Lake Elsinore right now?

Current conditions at Lake Elsinore are 72°F, feeling like 72°F, with 53% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 10% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Lake Elsinore?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 83°F and an average low of 54°F at Lake Elsinore. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Lake Elsinore get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 5.3 inches of precipitation and 24 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Lake Elsinore. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Lake Elsinore foggy?

Lake Elsinore averages about 0.4 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 8 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 Lake Elsinore for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (77°F/50°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), May 2026 (82°F/55°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and April 2025 (75°F/49°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 Lake Elsinore?

Lake Elsinore is a town at 1,276 feet. Lake Elsinore is a Inland Empire destination for comparing Inland Empire heat, wind, cloud, and mountain-gap influences. Notable features include town, inland-empire, inland-heat, and wind.

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