Manhattan Beach Weather

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

67°
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Comfort Score
79(B)
Great
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 4:07 AM PDT

Manhattan Beach weather at a glance

Manhattan Beach is a town at 20 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Manhattan 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 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 87% humidity, winds near 5 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 68°F and an average low of 56°F, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine per day and 1.2 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 6.6 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
67°F
Feels like 67°F
Humidity
87%
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 6 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature95
Wind90
Night Sky5
Humidity43
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now67°79 (B)5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am67°81 (B)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am66°87 (A-)4 mph0% Partly Cloudy
7am67°95 (A)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
8am71°96 (A)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am74°98 (A)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am77°91 (A-)6 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am76°79 (B)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
12pm76°79 (B)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm75°85 (A-)10 mph0% Partly Cloudy
2pm75°78 (B)10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm75°74 (B-)12 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Manhattan Beach hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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

5 mph
Gusts 6 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Manhattan Beach

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today77° / 66°91 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed🏆 Best78° / 63°92 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu87° / 75°80 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri84° / 75°80 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat84° / 76°83 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun84° / 74°80 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Mon82° / 74°83 (B)0%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Wed (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
77°Fforecast
3° above normal
Normal: 74°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
2.8"
7% below average
30-yr avg: 3.0"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
2 more than baseline
Typical: 26
Foggy Days
4last 28 days
vs 2 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
9.2 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 8.7 mph
Comfort Score
9128-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 90
What the Manhattan Beach climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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)

87
Avg Comfort
68.2°
Avg High
56.1°
Avg Low
82%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.7h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.2h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain6.6"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr22 (6%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr49
✨ Perfect Days (80+)602

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April88
65.8° / 53.6° · ☀️ 10.2h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. June88
68.8° / 60.3° · ☀️ 10.1h
2 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. May87
66.7° / 56.9° · ☀️ 9.9h
2 foggy days · 0 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. February62
65.6° / 50.4° · ☀️ 7.4h
💧 1.8" · 6 rainy days · 6 foggy days
2. December63
64.7° / 50.5° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 1.6" · 2 rainy days · 8 foggy days
3. November67
66.9° / 52.7° · ☀️ 6.8h
💧 1.3" · 4 rainy days · 5 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20248771.1° / 62.3°10.4h12d0"27
August 20249173.4° / 62.8°10.2h1d0"30
September 20248771.7° / 62.1°8.7h8d0.01"22
October 20248468.5° / 58.2°7.7h13d0.01"18
November 20248767.5° / 50.3°7.4h2d0.02"25
December 20247963° / 48.9°6.5h7d0.02"17
January 20258663.8° / 46.3°8h2d0.38"22
February 20257862.2° / 49.3°7.3h11d1.75"16
March 20258160.9° / 49.4°8h2d1.14"21
April 20258963.1° / 52°9.9h0d0.11"30
May 20259066.8° / 56.9°9.6h1d0.01"29
June 20259068.8° / 60°9.9h0d0.01"29
July 20259069.8° / 61.3°10h2d0"31
August 20259074.2° / 63.6°9.6h2d0"30
September 20258873.8° / 65°8.8h2d0.04"27
October 20258971° / 58°8.6h2d1.3"29
November 20257966.3° / 55°6.3h8d2.39"18
December 20258066.2° / 52.2°6.2h8d3.24"16
January 20268969.6° / 50.1°7.5h2d0.65"25
February 20268669° / 51.6°7.5h0d1.7"23
March 20268970.9° / 56.7°9.1h7d0.05"28
April 20269368.5° / 55°10.4h0d0.4"30
May 20269166.6° / 56.9°10.1h2d0"29
June 20269168.9° / 60.6°10.2h4d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

77°F69°F60°F52°F44°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 Manhattan Beach climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach

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

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

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Manhattan 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
33.9009, -118.4207
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Elevation
20 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 Manhattan Beach

What is the weather at Manhattan Beach right now?

Current conditions at Manhattan Beach are 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 87% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Manhattan Beach?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 68°F and an average low of 56°F at Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 6.6 inches of precipitation and 22 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Manhattan Beach. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Manhattan Beach foggy?

Manhattan Beach averages about 1.2 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 49 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 Manhattan Beach for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (69°F/55°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), August 2024 (73°F/63°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), and May 2026 (67°F/57°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 Manhattan Beach?

Manhattan Beach is a town at 20 feet. Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach.
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