Lake Hughes Weather

Town • Greater Los Angeles

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

70°
😊
Comfort Score
94(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated October 2, 2026 at 5:07 AM PDT

Lake Hughes weather at a glance

Lake Hughes is a town at 3,396 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Lake Hughes 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 70°F, feeling like 64°F, with 15% humidity, winds near 2 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 71°F and an average low of 52°F, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 13.2 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hour by hour

Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
70°F
Feels like 64°F
Humidity
15%
Dew point 20°F
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 5 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal92
Wind100
Sky Comfort100
Moisture78
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

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About the weather maps for Lake Hughes

Each preview is centered on Lake Hughes, 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 Hughes. 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
90°Fforecast
4° above normal
Normal: 86°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
6.4"
4% below average
30-yr avg: 6.7"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
2 more than baseline
Typical: 26
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
16.8 mphlast 28 days
4.4 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 12.5 mph
Comfort Score
8728-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Lake Hughes climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Lake Hughes 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 Hughes 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)

84
Avg Comfort
71.3°
Avg High
52.3°
Avg Low
81%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain13.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr28 (8%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr16
✨ Perfect Days (80+)594

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
82.6° / 61° · ☀️ 12.9h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. May91
73.9° / 53.3° · ☀️ 11.6h
1 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. July87
87.1° / 65.4° · ☀️ 12.8h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. January56
53.9° / 37.3° · ☀️ 7.8h
💧 1.6" · 4 rainy days · 3 foggy days
2. February57
58.4° / 42° · ☀️ 7.7h
💧 3.3" · 6 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. November62
60.4° / 43.7° · ☀️ 6.9h
💧 2.1" · 4 rainy days · 4 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
September 20248786.1° / 63.7°10.2h1d0.02"27
October 20248779.9° / 58.9°9.6h0d0"27
November 20247858.6° / 40.3°7.4h1d0.09"17
December 20248260.4° / 42.5°7.5h0d0"21
January 20257654° / 35.1°8.4h1d1.21"15
February 20257659° / 41.8°7.4h5d2.74"20
March 20257356.4° / 39.6°8.4h2d2.47"16
April 20258764.7° / 46.2°10.4h1d0.23"24
May 20258974.7° / 54.1°11.7h1d0.23"29
June 20258984.3° / 62.6°12.9h0d0"30
July 20258885° / 63.3°13h0d0"31
August 20258890° / 68.9°11.3h0d0.01"31
September 20259081° / 62.1°10.1h0d0.13"29
October 20259071.8° / 51.8°9.3h1d2.06"29
November 20257462.1° / 47°6.3h6d4.17"20
December 20257758.8° / 44.2°6.7h3d6.72"21
January 20267453.7° / 39.5°7.2h5d2.01"19
February 20267857.7° / 42.2°7.9h2d3.69"20
March 20269272.7° / 52.8°10.4h0d0.11"29
April 20268764.8° / 46.3°10.4h1d0.58"25
May 20268973° / 52.4°11.6h1d0.01"27
June 20269080.9° / 59.4°12.9h0d0"30
July 20268989.1° / 67.5°12.7h0d0"29
August 20268690.9° / 69.6°11.1h0d0"28
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

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About the Lake Hughes climate charts

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

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Lake Hughes 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 Hughes

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

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

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Lake Hughes 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 Hughes

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Lake Hughes 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
34.6824, -118.4519
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Elevation
3396 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 Lake Hughes

What is the weather at Lake Hughes right now?

Current conditions at Lake Hughes are 70°F, feeling like 64°F, with 15% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Lake Hughes?

The location-specific record for 2024-09-01 through 2026-08-31 shows an average daily high of 71°F and an average low of 52°F at Lake Hughes. 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 Hughes get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 13.2 inches of precipitation and 28 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Lake Hughes. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Lake Hughes foggy?

Lake Hughes averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 16 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 Hughes for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (73°F/53°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), September 2025 (81°F/62°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score), and October 2025 (72°F/52°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Lake Hughes?

Lake Hughes is a town at 3,396 feet. Lake Hughes 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 Lake Hughes.