Lake Sherwood Weather

Town • Greater Los Angeles

Lake Sherwood is a Santa Monica Mountains destination for comparing terrain-driven weather in and around the Santa Monica Mountains.

72°
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Comfort Score
99(A)
Perfect
Weather updated October 2, 2026 at 7:07 AM PDT

Lake Sherwood weather at a glance

Lake Sherwood is a town at 1,063 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Lake Sherwood is a Santa Monica Mountains destination for comparing terrain-driven weather in and around the Santa Monica Mountains. Notable features include town, santa-monica-mountains, terrain, and elevation.

Current conditions are 72°F, feeling like 68°F, with 41% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 76°F and an average low of 55°F, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine per day and 1.1 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 11.6 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
72°F
Feels like 68°F
Humidity
41%
Dew point 47°F
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 7 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal98
Wind100
Sky Comfort100
Moisture100
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

Satellite

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Radar

Precipitation

5 mph
Gusts 7 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Lake Sherwood

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

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
99°Fforecast
11° above normal
Normal: 88°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
5.6"
11% below average
30-yr avg: 6.3"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
1 more than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 3 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
5.6 mphlast 28 days
1.2 mph calmer than baseline
Typical: 6.8 mph
Comfort Score
9028-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 90
What the Lake Sherwood climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Lake Sherwood 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 Sherwood 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)

89
Avg Comfort
75.6°
Avg High
55°
Avg Low
90%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.7h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.1h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain11.6"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr24 (7%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr46
✨ Perfect Days (80+)660

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April83
69.2° / 50.8° · ☀️ 10.5h
3 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. May83
73.8° / 53.7° · ☀️ 10.9h
5 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. July82
85.7° / 60.7° · ☀️ 12.5h
3 foggy days · 0 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December67
68.8° / 50.6° · ☀️ 7.1h
💧 2.1" · 3 rainy days · 6 foggy days
2. November67
69.4° / 51° · ☀️ 7.2h
💧 2.2" · 5 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. February67
67.7° / 50.8° · ☀️ 7.8h
💧 4.3" · 6 rainy days · 4 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
September 20248785.7° / 61.7°10.3h5d0"24
October 20248982° / 59.4°9.2h6d0"28
November 20248768.6° / 48.9°7.6h3d0.05"27
December 20248769.1° / 48.8°7.4h6d0.01"29
January 20258565.5° / 45°8.3h0d0.18"28
February 20258566.9° / 49.6°7.7h6d4.49"23
March 20258462.4° / 46.8°8.9h4d2"22
April 20259167.4° / 49.9°10.2h5d0.31"27
May 20259074.5° / 54.7°10.8h4d0"26
June 20259080.2° / 57.4°12.1h11d0.01"30
July 20259382.8° / 58.2°12.4h5d0"31
August 20259089.5° / 63.8°11h3d0"28
September 20259283.6° / 62.5°10.2h1d0.12"30
October 20259377.2° / 56.3°9.4h2d1.96"30
November 20258170.1° / 53.1°6.9h5d4.2"24
December 20258368.6° / 52.4°6.8h5d4.23"25
January 20268668° / 51.3°8.2h1d0.78"27
February 20268568.5° / 52°8h2d4.23"23
March 20269178.6° / 57.1°10.2h5d0.05"31
April 20269570.9° / 51.7°10.7h0d0.52"28
May 20269373.1° / 52.7°10.9h5d0"30
June 20269278.3° / 56.7°11.8h7d0"30
July 20269388.6° / 63.2°12.6h0d0"30
August 20269092° / 66.3°11h0d0"29
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

97°F83°F69°F54°F40°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 Lake Sherwood climate charts

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

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Lake Sherwood 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 Sherwood

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

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

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Lake Sherwood 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 Sherwood

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Lake Sherwood 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
34.1318, -118.8847
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Elevation
1063 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#santa-monica-mountains#terrain#elevation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Lake Sherwood

What is the weather at Lake Sherwood right now?

Current conditions at Lake Sherwood are 72°F, feeling like 68°F, with 41% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Lake Sherwood?

The location-specific record for 2024-09-01 through 2026-08-31 shows an average daily high of 76°F and an average low of 55°F at Lake Sherwood. 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 Sherwood get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 11.6 inches of precipitation and 24 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Lake Sherwood. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Lake Sherwood foggy?

Lake Sherwood averages about 1.1 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 46 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 Sherwood for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (71°F/52°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), July 2025 (83°F/58°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and October 2025 (77°F/56°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 Lake Sherwood?

Lake Sherwood is a town at 1,063 feet. Lake Sherwood is a Santa Monica Mountains destination for comparing terrain-driven weather in and around the Santa Monica Mountains. Notable features include town, santa-monica-mountains, terrain, and elevation.

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