Lake Hughes Weather

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

74°
😐
Comfort Score
69(C)
Good
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 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 74°F, feeling like 73°F, with 35% humidity, winds near 12 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and breezy and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 72°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.

Current Conditions

Temperature
74°F
Feels like 73°F
Humidity
35%
Wind
12 mph
NW • Gusts 21 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind40
Night Sky5
Humidity100
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now73°77 (B)11 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am72°84 (B)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am71°93 (A-)7 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
7am73°82 (B)8 mph0% Partly Cloudy
8am79°75 (B)11 mph0% Partly Cloudy
9am84°61 (C)10 mph0% Partly Cloudy
10am88°55 (C-)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
11am91°53 (C-)6 mph0% Partly Cloudy
12pm93°52 (C-)9 mph0% Partly Cloudy
1pm93°56 (C-)14 mph0% Partly Cloudy
2pm93°31 (F)15 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm92°31 (F)15 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Lake Hughes hourly chart

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

12 mph
Gusts 21 mph
Wind

Coming soon

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.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best93° / 71°71 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed96° / 76°71 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu98° / 70°62 (C)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri96° / 71°62 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat96° / 70°71 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun96° / 72°71 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon96° / 69°71 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 71)

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
6° above normal
Normal: 87°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
6.4"
4% below average
30-yr avg: 6.7"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
18.9 mphlast 28 days
2.8 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 16.1 mph
Comfort Score
9028-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 89
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 (2024-07-01 to 2026-06-30)

84
Avg Comfort
71.6°
Avg High
52.4°
Avg Low
80%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain13.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr28 (8%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr16
✨ Perfect Days (80+)585

🌟 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. October86
75.9° / 55.3° · ☀️ 9.5h
1 foggy days · 1 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
July 20248195.3° / 73.3°12.7h0d0"21
August 20248689.6° / 67.3°11.1h0d0.05"27
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
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

101°F83°F65°F47°F29°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 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 74°F, feeling like 73°F, with 35% humidity, winds near 12 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and breezy and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Lake Hughes?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 72°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.
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