Santa Clarita Weather

Town • Greater Los Angeles

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

69°
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Comfort Score
93(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated October 2, 2026 at 5:07 AM PDT

Santa Clarita weather at a glance

Santa Clarita is a town at 1,312 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Santa Clarita 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 69°F, feeling like 62°F, with 22% humidity, winds near 6 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 80°F and an average low of 54°F, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 9.8 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
69°F
Feels like 62°F
Humidity
22%
Dew point 29°F
Wind
6 mph
NW • Gusts 6 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal88
Wind100
Sky Comfort100
Moisture86
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Santa Clarita

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

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
100°Fforecast
5° above normal
Normal: 95°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
5.4"
19% above average
30-yr avg: 4.5"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
1 more than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
10.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 10.0 mph
Comfort Score
8128-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 82
What the Santa Clarita climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita 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)

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Avg Comfort
79.9°
Avg High
53.8°
Avg Low
83%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.7h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain9.8"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr25 (7%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr10
✨ Perfect Days (80+)608

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May90
79.9° / 54.2° · ☀️ 11.1h
1 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. April85
73.6° / 49.8° · ☀️ 10h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. June84
87.6° / 58.1° · ☀️ 12.7h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. August68
97.4° / 66.6° · ☀️ 11.1h
💧 0" · 0 rainy days · 0 foggy days
2. February70
69.8° / 46.9° · ☀️ 7.5h
💧 2.2" · 6 rainy days · 2 foggy days
3. September72
90.7° / 62° · ☀️ 10.2h
💧 0" · 1 rainy days · 1 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
September 20248392.5° / 61°10.3h0d0"18
October 20248487.3° / 58°9.2h1d0"24
November 20248669.3° / 45.2°7.3h0d0.13"27
December 20248671.5° / 45.8°7.4h2d0.09"27
January 20258564.9° / 41.4°8.5h0d0.46"27
February 20258469.8° / 46.5°7.5h4d1.67"23
March 20258466.4° / 45.3°8.5h1d1.7"24
April 20259172.5° / 48.6°9.7h0d0.33"27
May 20259080.6° / 55.1°10.9h1d0.03"27
June 20259089° / 58.3°12.6h0d0.02"26
July 20259390.5° / 59.7°12.9h0d0"30
August 20258396.3° / 65.2°11.2h0d0"20
September 20258988.9° / 62.9°10.1h1d0.05"27
October 20259181° / 53.8°9.4h1d1.41"29
November 20258071.9° / 50.6°6.6h3d3.55"23
December 20258070.3° / 48.5°6.7h3d5.16"24
January 20268266.6° / 45.6°7.6h2d1.43"25
February 20268469.6° / 47.2°7.6h0d2.94"22
March 20269082.7° / 54.5°10.2h0d0.09"29
April 20269374.7° / 50.9°10.4h0d0.9"28
May 20269479.2° / 53.3°11.3h0d0"31
June 20269486.2° / 57.7°12.7h0d0"29
July 20268795.3° / 65.5°12.7h0d0"25
August 20268198.4° / 67.9°11h0d0"16
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

104°F87°F70°F53°F36°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 Santa Clarita climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Santa Clarita 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
34.4165, -118.5007
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Elevation
1312 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 Santa Clarita

What is the weather at Santa Clarita right now?

Current conditions at Santa Clarita are 69°F, feeling like 62°F, with 22% humidity, winds near 6 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Santa Clarita?

The location-specific record for 2024-09-01 through 2026-08-31 shows an average daily high of 80°F and an average low of 54°F at Santa Clarita. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Santa Clarita get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 9.8 inches of precipitation and 25 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Santa Clarita. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Santa Clarita foggy?

Santa Clarita averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 10 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 Santa Clarita for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are May 2026 (79°F/53°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), June 2026 (86°F/58°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and July 2025 (91°F/60°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 Santa Clarita?

Santa Clarita is a town at 1,312 feet. Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita.