Thousand Oaks Weather

TownGreater Los Angeles

Thousand Oaks is a Santa Monica Mountains destination for comparing terrain-driven weather in and around the Santa Monica Mountains.

69°
😊
Comfort Score
86(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Thousand Oaks weather at a glance

Thousand Oaks is a town at 781 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Thousand Oaks is a Santa Monica Mountains destination for comparing terrain-driven weather in and around the Santa Monica Mountains. Notable features include town, santa-monica-mountains, terrain, and elevation.

Current conditions are 69°F, feeling like 69°F, with 47% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 76°F and an average low of 54°F, with about 9.6 hours of sunshine per day and 1.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 8.5 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
69°F
Feels like 69°F
Humidity
47%
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 5 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity100
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now69°86 (A-)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am67°84 (B)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am65°95 (A)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
7am65°94 (A-)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
8am73°99 (A)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am81°81 (B)1 mph0% Partly Cloudy
10am86°78 (B)5 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am88°56 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
12pm90°63 (C)8 mph0% Partly Cloudy
1pm90°51 (C-)10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm90°51 (C-)10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm91°50 (C-)10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Thousand Oaks hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Thousand Oaks. 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 Thousand Oaks. 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 Thousand Oaks

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today91° / 65°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed🏆 Best96° / 68°77 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu101° / 80°73 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri100° / 80°73 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat99° / 80°73 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun99° / 82°72 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon100° / 80°73 (B-)0%☀️ 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
91°Fforecast
6° above normal
Normal: 85°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
3.7"
4% below average
30-yr avg: 3.9"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
4last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
9.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 10.0 mph
Comfort Score
9428-day avg
3 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 91
What the Thousand Oaks climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks 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
76°
Avg High
54.2°
Avg Low
91%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain8.5"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr23 (6%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr41
✨ Perfect Days (80+)662

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May87
74.6° / 53.7° · ☀️ 10.7h
3 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. April86
71.5° / 50.9° · ☀️ 10.4h
1 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. July85
83.9° / 59° · ☀️ 12.4h
3 foggy days · 0 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. November65
70.7° / 50.5° · ☀️ 7h
💧 1.8" · 5 rainy days · 5 foggy days
2. December67
69.7° / 49.8° · ☀️ 7h
💧 2" · 3 rainy days · 6 foggy days
3. February69
70.5° / 50.4° · ☀️ 7.7h
💧 2.4" · 6 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20249186.7° / 60.4°12.5h3d0"31
August 20249287.6° / 61.1°11h1d0"31
September 20248984.3° / 59.6°10.4h5d0"25
October 20249080.5° / 56°9.2h5d0"31
November 20248770.1° / 48.9°7.4h3d0.09"25
December 20248669.2° / 47.8°7.2h6d0.01"26
January 20258667.1° / 45.8°8.2h0d0.29"27
February 20258769.3° / 48.9°7.6h6d2.11"22
March 20258665° / 47.1°8.7h1d1.88"23
April 20259469.2° / 49.6°10.1h1d0.27"28
May 20259275.1° / 54.3°10.3h2d0"28
June 20259278.6° / 56.4°12h7d0.01"29
July 20259481° / 57.5°12.3h3d0"31
August 20259386.9° / 61.5°11.1h1d0"31
September 20259183.5° / 62°9.9h2d0.15"30
October 20259278.5° / 56°9.3h6d1.45"30
November 20258171.1° / 52.2°6.6h7d3.57"22
December 20258270.2° / 51.8°6.7h5d4.16"23
January 20268570.4° / 52.2°7.9h1d0.57"27
February 20268671.7° / 51.8°7.8h0d2.83"23
March 20269279.9° / 56°10.2h7d0.08"30
April 20269573.7° / 52.2°10.7h0d0.25"29
May 20269574.1° / 52.9°11.2h4d0"30
June 20269478.1° / 57.4°11.9h5d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

92°F79°F67°F54°F42°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 Thousand Oaks climate charts

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

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks

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

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Thousand Oaks 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
34.1933, -118.8742
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Elevation
781 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#santa-monica-mountains#terrain#elevation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Thousand Oaks

What is the weather at Thousand Oaks right now?

Current conditions at Thousand Oaks are 69°F, feeling like 69°F, with 47% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Thousand Oaks?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 76°F and an average low of 54°F at Thousand Oaks. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Thousand Oaks get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 8.5 inches of precipitation and 23 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Thousand Oaks. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Thousand Oaks foggy?

Thousand Oaks averages about 1.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 41 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 Thousand Oaks for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (74°F/52°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), May 2026 (74°F/53°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), and April 2025 (69°F/50°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Thousand Oaks?

Thousand Oaks is a town at 781 feet. Thousand Oaks is a Santa Monica Mountains destination for comparing terrain-driven weather in and around the Santa Monica Mountains. Notable features include town, santa-monica-mountains, terrain, and elevation.

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