Palos Verdes Estates Weather

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Palos Verdes Estates is a Westside destination for comparing Westside marine influence and the transition from the beaches into the LA Basin.

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

Palos Verdes Estates weather at a glance

Palos Verdes Estates is a town at 141 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Palos Verdes Estates is a Westside destination for comparing Westside marine influence and the transition from the beaches into the LA Basin. Notable features include town, westside, marine-influence, and microclimate.

Current conditions are 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 98% humidity, winds near 4 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 67°F and an average low of 57°F, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine per day and 1.4 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 5.8 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
67°F
Feels like 67°F
Humidity
98%
Wind
4 mph
NW • Gusts 6 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature95
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity32
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now67°81 (B)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am66°80 (B)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am65°83 (B)4 mph0% Partly Cloudy
7am65°92 (A-)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
8am70°97 (A)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am73°98 (A)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am74°95 (A)6 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am73°78 (B)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
12pm72°78 (B)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm73°78 (B)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm71°81 (B)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm73°81 (B)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Palos Verdes Estates hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Palos Verdes Estates. 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 Palos Verdes Estates. 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

4 mph
Gusts 6 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Palos Verdes Estates

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today74° / 65°97 (A)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed🏆 Best75° / 65°99 (A)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu82° / 72°86 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny
Fri83° / 73°85 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat84° / 74°83 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun82° / 74°83 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Mon80° / 73°86 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Wed (Comfort score: 99)

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
74°Fforecast
2° above normal
Normal: 72°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
3.2"
16% above average
30-yr avg: 2.8"
Sunny Days
17last 28 days
2 fewer than baseline
Typical: 19
Foggy Days
7last 28 days
vs 6 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.9 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.4 mph
Comfort Score
8528-day avg
3 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 82
What the Palos Verdes Estates climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates 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
67.1°
Avg High
56.5°
Avg Low
72%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine7.9h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain5.8"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr29 (8%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr70
✨ Perfect Days (80+)527

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April84
64.9° / 53.5° · ☀️ 9.4h
1 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. May84
65.9° / 56.1° · ☀️ 9.1h
2 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. January77
65.8° / 51.9° · ☀️ 7.8h
2 foggy days · 3 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December57
63.6° / 52.6° · ☀️ 6.1h
💧 1.6" · 3 rainy days · 9 foggy days
2. February61
64.6° / 52.2° · ☀️ 7.4h
💧 1.7" · 5 rainy days · 7 foggy days
3. September63
71.5° / 62.7° · ☀️ 8h
💧 0" · 3 rainy days · 9 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20248269.6° / 61.5°8.3h14d0.15"18
August 20248772° / 62°8.6h5d0.03"23
September 20248370.8° / 61.5°7.9h8d0.21"19
October 20248267.8° / 58.1°7.1h14d0.22"15
November 20248665.6° / 52.6°7.2h3d0.02"24
December 20247862.1° / 50.9°6.3h9d0.02"16
January 20258663.5° / 49.7°8.1h2d0.12"23
February 20257862.2° / 50.4°7.1h11d1.21"17
March 20258060.9° / 49.8°7.6h1d1.18"19
April 20258662.6° / 51.4°8.9h1d0.12"26
May 20258766.1° / 56°8.7h3d0.02"26
June 20258267.2° / 59.3°7.5h9d0.05"16
July 20258568.8° / 60.3°7.9h4d0.04"28
August 20258572.6° / 62.1°8.3h8d0.03"22
September 20258572.2° / 63.9°8.2h9d0.04"23
October 20258769.8° / 58.6°8h2d1"26
November 20257865.9° / 56.1°5.9h8d2.06"15
December 20257765° / 54.3°5.9h9d3.26"16
January 20268868.1° / 54.1°7.5h1d0.67"25
February 20268567° / 54°7.6h2d2.13"21
March 20268769.6° / 57°8.6h8d0.08"24
April 20269267.1° / 55.5°10h1d0.25"30
May 20268965.7° / 56.1°9.5h1d0.06"30
June 20268667.7° / 59.8°8.3h7d0.05"25
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

75°F68°F61°F54°F47°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 Palos Verdes Estates climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Palos Verdes Estates, 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 Palos Verdes Estates. 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 Palos Verdes Estates

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Palos Verdes Estates. 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 Palos Verdes Estates

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Palos Verdes Estates 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
33.7743, -118.4258
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Elevation
141 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#westside#marine-influence#microclimate
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Palos Verdes Estates

What is the weather at Palos Verdes Estates right now?

Current conditions at Palos Verdes Estates are 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 98% humidity, winds near 4 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Palos Verdes Estates?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 67°F and an average low of 57°F at Palos Verdes Estates. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Palos Verdes Estates get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 5.8 inches of precipitation and 29 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Palos Verdes Estates. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Palos Verdes Estates foggy?

Palos Verdes Estates averages about 1.4 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 70 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 Palos Verdes Estates for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (67°F/56°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), May 2026 (66°F/56°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score), and January 2026 (68°F/54°F average high/low and a 88 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Palos Verdes Estates?

Palos Verdes Estates is a town at 141 feet. Palos Verdes Estates is a Westside destination for comparing Westside marine influence and the transition from the beaches into the LA Basin. Notable features include town, westside, marine-influence, and microclimate.

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