Saugus Weather

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

73°
😊
Comfort Score
86(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Saugus weather at a glance

Saugus is a neighborhood at 1,240 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Saugus is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions. Notable features include neighborhood, high-desert, wind, and temperature-swing.

Current conditions are 73°F, feeling like 73°F, with 33% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 81°F and an average low of 54°F, with about 9.6 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 9.1 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
73°F
Feels like 73°F
Humidity
33%
Wind
3 mph
NW • Gusts 3 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity100
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now73°86 (A-)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am73°86 (A-)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am72°87 (A-)5 mph0% Partly Cloudy
7am72°90 (A-)3 mph0% Partly Cloudy
8am78°84 (B)2 mph0% Partly Cloudy
9am83°82 (B)1 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
10am89°70 (B-)3 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
11am96°61 (C)5 mph0% Partly Cloudy
12pm99°67 (C)7 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
1pm101°49 (D)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm100°45 (D)12 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm99°45 (D)12 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Saugus hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Saugus. 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 Saugus. 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

About the weather maps for Saugus

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best101° / 72°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed105° / 73°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu103° / 72°75 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Fri102° / 72°75 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Sat102° / 73°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun102° / 73°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon102° / 70°75 (B)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 75)

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
101°Fforecast
6° above normal
Normal: 95°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
4.8"
13% 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
10.6 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 10.5 mph
Comfort Score
9428-day avg
4 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 90
What the Saugus climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Saugus 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 Saugus 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
80.7°
Avg High
54.3°
Avg Low
82%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain9.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr25 (7%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr10
✨ Perfect Days (80+)596

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May90
80.7° / 55.1° · ☀️ 10.8h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. April87
74.3° / 50.3° · ☀️ 9.9h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. June82
88.6° / 59.4° · ☀️ 12.6h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. August68
96.9° / 65.5° · ☀️ 11.1h
💧 0" · 0 rainy days · 0 foggy days
2. February70
70.3° / 47.6° · ☀️ 7.5h
💧 2" · 6 rainy days · 2 foggy days
3. September71
91.4° / 62.7° · ☀️ 10.2h
💧 0" · 1 rainy days · 1 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 202479100° / 67.1°12.7h0d0"14
August 20248396.9° / 64.8°11h0d0"20
September 20248393.2° / 61.4°10.4h0d0"18
October 20248588° / 57.4°9.3h1d0"24
November 20248669.9° / 45.5°7.3h0d0.14"27
December 20248771.8° / 46°7.4h2d0.01"30
January 20258565.5° / 42.1°8.4h0d0.44"27
February 20258470.3° / 47.2°7.5h4d1.57"23
March 20258566.8° / 45.9°8.4h1d1.56"23
April 20259173.3° / 49.1°9.5h0d0.22"27
May 20258981.6° / 55.9°10.5h0d0.03"26
June 20259089.8° / 59.5°12.5h0d0.02"26
July 20259191.4° / 61.1°12.9h0d0"29
August 20258296.8° / 66.1°11.1h0d0"19
September 20258889.5° / 63.8°10.1h1d0.04"23
October 20259082° / 54.3°9.3h2d1.25"29
November 20257972.5° / 51°6.5h3d3.57"22
December 20258070.8° / 48.9°6.5h3d5.07"25
January 20268367.4° / 47.1°7.5h3d1.22"25
February 20268570.2° / 47.9°7.5h0d2.64"22
March 20269083.6° / 54.3°10.2h0d0.09"29
April 20269275.3° / 51.5°10.2h0d0.79"27
May 20269479.8° / 54.3°11.1h0d0.02"31
June 20269487.4° / 59.2°12.7h0d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

106°F88°F71°F54°F36°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 Saugus climate charts

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

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Saugus 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 Saugus

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

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Saugus 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 Saugus

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Saugus 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 Saugus

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Saugus 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
34.4383, -118.5356
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Elevation
1240 ft
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Type
Neighborhood
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Tags
#neighborhood#high-desert#wind#temperature-swing
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Saugus

What is the weather at Saugus right now?

Current conditions at Saugus are 73°F, feeling like 73°F, with 33% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Saugus?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 81°F and an average low of 54°F at Saugus. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Saugus get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 9.1 inches of precipitation and 25 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Saugus. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Saugus foggy?

Saugus 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 Saugus for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are May 2026 (80°F/54°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), June 2026 (87°F/59°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and April 2026 (75°F/52°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Saugus?

Saugus is a neighborhood at 1,240 feet. Saugus is a High Desert destination for comparing High Desert temperature swings, wind, and dry-air conditions. Notable features include neighborhood, 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 Saugus.
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