Van Nuys Weather

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Van Nuys is a San Fernando Valley destination for comparing San Fernando Valley heat, wind, and overnight cooling.

69°
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Comfort Score
83(B)
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Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 4:37 AM PDT

Van Nuys weather at a glance

Van Nuys is a neighborhood at 728 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Van Nuys is a San Fernando Valley destination for comparing San Fernando Valley heat, wind, and overnight cooling. Notable features include neighborhood, san-fernando-valley, inland-heat, and valley.

Current conditions are 69°F, feeling like 69°F, with 71% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 90% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 79°F and an average low of 55°F, with about 9.4 hours of sunshine per day and 0.4 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 9.8 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
69°F
Feels like 69°F
Humidity
71%
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 3 mph
Cloud Cover
90%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity50
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now69°83 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am68°88 (A-)3 mph0% Partly Cloudy
6am67°95 (A)2 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
7am68°99 (A)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
8am73°99 (A)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am78°94 (A-)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am86°78 (B)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am91°69 (C)5 mph0%☀️ Sunny
12pm94°51 (C-)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm96°49 (D)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm96°49 (D)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm97°49 (D)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Van Nuys hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys. 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

2 mph
Gusts 3 mph
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About the weather maps for Van Nuys

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today97° / 67°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed🏆 Best101° / 68°77 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu95° / 77°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri96° / 78°75 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat97° / 78°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun97° / 79°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon96° / 80°73 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Wed (Comfort score: 77)

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
97°Fforecast
8° above normal
Normal: 89°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
5.0"
20% above average
30-yr avg: 4.2"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
7.1 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.8 mph
Comfort Score
9628-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 95
What the Van Nuys climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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)

90
Avg Comfort
78.5°
Avg High
55.2°
Avg Low
91%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain9.8"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr24 (7%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr15
✨ Perfect Days (80+)667

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May90
76.9° / 56.6° · ☀️ 10.1h
1 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. June89
81.8° / 59.8° · ☀️ 11.8h
2 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. April85
73.2° / 52.5° · ☀️ 9.8h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. February70
72.2° / 49.3° · ☀️ 7.5h
💧 2.4" · 6 rainy days · 2 foggy days
2. December71
71.2° / 47.4° · ☀️ 6.8h
💧 2.9" · 3 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. November73
72.7° / 49.7° · ☀️ 7h
💧 1.7" · 4 rainy days · 2 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20249191.2° / 64.4°12.6h0d0"30
August 20249190.9° / 64.2°11h0d0"28
September 20248988.8° / 62.4°10.1h1d0"25
October 20249184.4° / 57.1°9.2h0d0"30
November 20248872.1° / 47.6°7.3h0d0.06"27
December 20248870.4° / 46.2°7.1h4d0.09"28
January 20258868.3° / 44.1°8.3h0d0.39"29
February 20258771.3° / 48.3°7.6h4d1.82"24
March 20258667.1° / 47.8°8.2h1d1.61"23
April 20259371.8° / 51.2°9.5h0d0.14"29
May 20259177.9° / 57.3°9.7h0d0"26
June 20259582.6° / 59.6°11.7h3d0"30
July 20259484.6° / 60.2°12h1d0"31
August 20259091.2° / 65°10.7h0d0"29
September 20259286.8° / 64.9°9.8h0d0.11"30
October 20259079.5° / 55.8°9h4d1.78"30
November 20258373.3° / 51.8°6.6h4d3.28"24
December 20258472° / 48.6°6.5h4d5.53"26
January 20268572° / 49.4°7.5h3d1.35"27
February 20268373° / 50.2°7.4h0d3.25"23
March 20269182.6° / 56.6°10.1h0d0.05"29
April 20269574.4° / 53.7°10.1h0d0.4"28
May 20269675.7° / 55.9°10.5h1d0"31
June 20269680.9° / 59.8°11.8h0d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

96°F82°F68°F54°F39°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 Van Nuys climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Van Nuys 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
34.1899, -118.4514
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Elevation
728 ft
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Type
Neighborhood
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Tags
#neighborhood#san-fernando-valley#inland-heat#valley
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Van Nuys

What is the weather at Van Nuys right now?

Current conditions at Van Nuys are 69°F, feeling like 69°F, with 71% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 90% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Van Nuys?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 79°F and an average low of 55°F at Van Nuys. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Van Nuys get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 9.8 inches of precipitation and 24 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Van Nuys. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Van Nuys foggy?

Van Nuys averages about 0.4 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 15 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 Van Nuys for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are May 2026 (76°F/56°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), June 2026 (81°F/60°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), and June 2025 (83°F/60°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Van Nuys?

Van Nuys is a neighborhood at 728 feet. Van Nuys is a San Fernando Valley destination for comparing San Fernando Valley heat, wind, and overnight cooling. Notable features include neighborhood, san-fernando-valley, inland-heat, and valley.

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