Whittier Weather

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Whittier is a San Gabriel Valley destination for comparing San Gabriel Valley heat, foothill cloud, and downslope wind patterns.

67°
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Comfort Score
82(B)
Great
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Whittier weather at a glance

Whittier is a town at 348 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Whittier is a San Gabriel Valley destination for comparing San Gabriel Valley heat, foothill cloud, and downslope wind patterns. Notable features include town, san-gabriel-valley, foothills, and inland-heat.

Current conditions are 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 74% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 78°F and an average low of 57°F, with about 9.2 hours of sunshine per day and 0.9 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 8.9 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
67°F
Feels like 67°F
Humidity
74%
Wind
3 mph
NW • Gusts 4 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature95
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity50
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now67°82 (B)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am66°84 (B)3 mph0% Partly Cloudy
6am65°79 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am66°90 (A-)2 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
8am71°98 (A)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am78°93 (A-)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am83°80 (B)4 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
11am88°68 (C)5 mph0% Partly Cloudy
12pm92°51 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm95°50 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm95°50 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm96°50 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Whittier hourly chart

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

3 mph
Gusts 4 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Whittier

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

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best96° / 65°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed100° / 66°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu91° / 76°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri92° / 76°76 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat94° / 77°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun98° / 78°75 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Mon96° / 77°74 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 76)

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
96°Fforecast
7° above normal
Normal: 89°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
4.7"
3% above average
30-yr avg: 4.5"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.7 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 8.0 mph
Comfort Score
9628-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 94
What the Whittier climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Whittier 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 Whittier 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
77.7°
Avg High
56.6°
Avg Low
90%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.2h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.9h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain8.9"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr23 (6%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr33
✨ Perfect Days (80+)656

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April88
73.7° / 53.7° · ☀️ 10.1h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. May88
77.1° / 57° · ☀️ 10.2h
2 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. June86
81.5° / 60.4° · ☀️ 11.4h
2 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December66
68.6° / 51.3° · ☀️ 6.5h
💧 2" · 2 rainy days · 7 foggy days
2. February70
71.3° / 51.9° · ☀️ 7.3h
💧 2.7" · 6 rainy days · 2 foggy days
3. November71
72.1° / 53.1° · ☀️ 7.1h
💧 1.8" · 3 rainy days · 4 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20249188.9° / 63°11.9h4d0"30
August 20249189.6° / 63.6°10.9h2d0"29
September 20248885.8° / 62.3°9.7h5d0"25
October 20248981.6° / 58°8.7h6d0.03"30
November 20248972.2° / 51.6°7.5h1d0.03"29
December 20248568.2° / 50.2°6.6h5d0.01"26
January 20258967.7° / 48.4°8.2h0d0.15"29
February 20258570.2° / 50.4°7.1h4d2.47"21
March 20258767.7° / 49.5°8.1h2d1.54"23
April 20259571.9° / 51.9°9.9h0d0.31"29
May 20259378.2° / 56.9°9.9h1d0"28
June 20259482.5° / 60°11.4h4d0.04"30
July 20259383.6° / 61.1°11.7h0d0"31
August 20258990° / 64.8°10.6h3d0"29
September 20259086.8° / 64.5°9.5h3d0.05"28
October 20259080.2° / 58.3°9h4d1.03"28
November 20258271.9° / 54.6°6.6h6d3.78"22
December 20258269° / 52.4°6.4h8d4.06"20
January 20268571.4° / 52.8°7.4h2d1.23"26
February 20268572.4° / 53.3°7.6h0d2.85"23
March 20269181.9° / 57.5°9.9h3d0.07"30
April 20269675.4° / 55.4°10.3h0d0.5"29
May 20269576.1° / 56.9°10.5h2d0"31
June 20269680.6° / 60.7°11.4h0d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

94°F82°F69°F57°F44°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 Whittier climate charts

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

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Whittier 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 Whittier

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

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Whittier 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 Whittier

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Whittier 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 Whittier

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Whittier 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
33.9668, -118.0201
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Elevation
348 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#san-gabriel-valley#foothills#inland-heat
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Whittier

What is the weather at Whittier right now?

Current conditions at Whittier are 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 74% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Whittier?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 78°F and an average low of 57°F at Whittier. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Whittier get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 8.9 inches of precipitation and 23 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Whittier. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Whittier foggy?

Whittier averages about 0.9 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 33 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 Whittier for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (75°F/55°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), June 2026 (81°F/61°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), and April 2025 (72°F/52°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 Whittier?

Whittier is a town at 348 feet. Whittier is a San Gabriel Valley destination for comparing San Gabriel Valley heat, foothill cloud, and downslope wind patterns. Notable features include town, san-gabriel-valley, foothills, and inland-heat.

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