Piñon Hills Weather

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

71°
😎
Comfort Score
97(A)
Perfect
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Piñon Hills weather at a glance

Piñon Hills is a town at 3,973 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Piñon Hills 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 71°F, feeling like 71°F, with 24% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 27% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with some clouds.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 75°F and an average low of 54°F, with about 10.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 5.5 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
71°F
Feels like 71°F
Humidity
24%
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 3 mph
Cloud Cover
27%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind100
Stars Visible85
Humidity85
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now71°95 (A)3 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
5am70°83 (B)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am70°97 (A)7 mph0%☀️ Sunny
7am71°89 (A-)4 mph0% Partly Cloudy
8am79°72 (B-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
9am82°68 (C)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
10am85°58 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
11am89°57 (C-)5 mph0% Partly Cloudy
12pm92°50 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm95°50 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm96°50 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm97°50 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Piñon Hills hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Piñon Hills. 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 Piñon Hills. 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
Wind

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About the weather maps for Piñon Hills

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today97° / 70°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed99° / 71°62 (C)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best98° / 72°77 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Fri96° / 74°72 (B-)6%☀️ Sunny
Sat96° / 73°77 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Sun97° / 73°75 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Mon95° / 72°77 (B)3%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (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
4° above normal
Normal: 93°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
3.2"
23% above average
30-yr avg: 2.6"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
10.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 10.1 mph
Comfort Score
8828-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 86
What the Piñon Hills climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Piñon Hills 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 Piñon Hills 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)

86
Avg Comfort
75.1°
Avg High
54.3°
Avg Low
85%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain5.5"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr20 (5%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr2
✨ Perfect Days (80+)622

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May91
78.6° / 55.6° · ☀️ 11.8h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. April89
69° / 47.2° · ☀️ 10.8h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. October89
77.4° / 56.5° · ☀️ 9.7h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. January63
55.5° / 39.7° · ☀️ 8h
💧 0.6" · 3 rainy days · 2 foggy days
2. August73
93.7° / 69.2° · ☀️ 11.2h
💧 0" · 0 rainy days · 0 foggy days
3. November74
62.7° / 45.3° · ☀️ 7.2h
💧 0.9" · 4 rainy days · 0 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20247699.2° / 74.8°12.5h0d0"14
August 20248493.5° / 68.6°11.3h0d0"25
September 20248688.1° / 65.3°10h0d0.02"26
October 20248880.6° / 59.9°9.7h0d0"30
November 20248360.3° / 42.1°7.7h0d0"25
December 20248562° / 44°7.6h0d0"27
January 20257954.7° / 37.7°8.2h1d0.55"21
February 20258362.8° / 43.9°8.2h0d0.91"24
March 20258461.9° / 41.6°9.3h0d0.98"25
April 20259169.5° / 47.4°11.1h0d0.08"29
May 20259179.3° / 56.2°11.6h0d0.14"31
June 20258789.6° / 65.7°13h0d0"25
July 20258592.3° / 66.9°12.9h0d0"27
August 20258393.7° / 69.7°11.1h0d0.02"24
September 20259283.8° / 62.6°10.2h0d0.13"30
October 20259274.1° / 53.1°9.7h0d0.67"30
November 20258065° / 48.4°6.6h0d1.93"22
December 20258361° / 45.6°7h0d3.18"25
January 20268156.3° / 41.7°7.8h2d0.66"23
February 20268260.7° / 43.8°8h0d2.39"21
March 20269075.7° / 54.8°10.3h0d0.03"29
April 20269168.4° / 46.9°10.6h0d0.13"28
May 20269177.9° / 55.1°12h0d0"31
June 20268889.2° / 64.9°12.8h0d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

105°F87°F68°F50°F32°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 Piñon Hills climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Piñon Hills, 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 Piñon Hills. 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 Piñon Hills

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Piñon Hills 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 Piñon Hills

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Piñon Hills. 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 Piñon Hills

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Piñon Hills 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 Piñon Hills

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Piñon Hills 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 Piñon Hills

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Piñon Hills 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
34.4456, -117.6236
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Elevation
3973 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 Piñon Hills

What is the weather at Piñon Hills right now?

Current conditions at Piñon Hills are 71°F, feeling like 71°F, with 24% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 27% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with some clouds

What temperatures are typical at Piñon Hills?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 75°F and an average low of 54°F at Piñon Hills. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Piñon Hills get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 5.5 inches of precipitation and 20 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Piñon Hills. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Piñon Hills foggy?

Piñon Hills averages about 0.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 2 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 Piñon Hills for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are September 2025 (84°F/63°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), October 2025 (74°F/53°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), and April 2025 (70°F/47°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 Piñon Hills?

Piñon Hills is a town at 3,973 feet. Piñon Hills 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 Piñon Hills.
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