Zuma Beach Weather

Beach • Greater Los Angeles

Zuma Beach is a Beaches and coast destination for comparing coastal weather, marine clouds, and afternoon sea-breeze conditions.

68°
😊
Comfort Score
87(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated October 2, 2026 at 5:07 AM PDT

Zuma Beach weather at a glance

Zuma Beach is a beach at 16 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Zuma Beach is a Beaches and coast destination for comparing coastal weather, marine clouds, and afternoon sea-breeze conditions. Notable features include beach, coast, marine-layer, and sea-breeze.

Current conditions are 68°F, feeling like 72°F, with 99% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid with fog or low cloud.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 69°F and an average low of 56°F, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day and 1.8 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 8.3 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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  1. Today
    Oct 2
    90°66°
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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
68°F
Feels like 72°F
Humidity
99%
Dew point 68°F
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 7 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Fog / low cloud
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal100
Wind100
Sky Comfort8
Moisture77
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Infrared

Radar

Precipitation

5 mph
Gusts 7 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Zuma Beach

Each preview is centered on Zuma Beach, 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 Zuma Beach. 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
90°Fforecast
19° above normal
Normal: 71°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
4.4"
4% below average
30-yr avg: 4.6"
Sunny Days
27last 28 days
7 more than baseline
Typical: 20
Foggy Days
1last 28 days
vs 12 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.9 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.6 mph
Comfort Score
8928-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Zuma Beach climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Zuma Beach 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 Zuma Beach 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)

84
Avg Comfort
68.7°
Avg High
56.1°
Avg Low
73%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.8h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain8.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr26 (7%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr93
✨ Perfect Days (80+)535

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April81
65.3° / 52.7° · ☀️ 10h
2 foggy days · 3 rainy days
2. January79
67° / 53° · ☀️ 7.9h
1 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. May75
66.9° / 54.8° · ☀️ 9.7h
7 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December59
64.7° / 52° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 1.7" · 3 rainy days · 9 foggy days
2. November60
66.8° / 53.6° · ☀️ 6.5h
💧 1.4" · 5 rainy days · 7 foggy days
3. March60
66.2° / 53.2° · ☀️ 8.6h
💧 0.6" · 5 rainy days · 9 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
September 20248474.5° / 61.1°8.7h12d0.01"20
October 20248169.5° / 57.4°7.5h18d0.05"13
November 20248667.2° / 52.4°7.3h3d0.11"25
December 20247863.6° / 50°6.6h10d0"18
January 20258564.8° / 50.1°8.3h0d0.17"24
February 20257862° / 49.5°7.4h7d3.07"17
March 20257960.1° / 49.1°8h6d1.35"16
April 20258562.8° / 50.9°9.6h4d0.21"23
May 20258667.1° / 54.8°9.3h5d0.03"25
June 20258267.6° / 57.5°9.2h18d0.07"19
July 20258469.6° / 58.5°9.3h13d0.05"22
August 20258774.4° / 61.4°9.7h14d0.02"26
September 20258674° / 63°8.7h13d0.11"22
October 20258971.2° / 57.5°8.6h3d1.19"26
November 20257666.2° / 54.8°5.7h10d2.91"15
December 20257765.7° / 54°5.9h8d3.3"16
January 20268569.2° / 55.9°7.5h2d1.17"24
February 20268468.9° / 54.6°7.4h1d2.36"22
March 20268772.1° / 57.2°9.2h12d0.06"23
April 20269267.7° / 54.5°10.5h0d0.74"28
May 20268866.7° / 54.8°10h8d0.03"26
June 20268768.6° / 58.1°9.8h10d0.03"26
July 20268875.2° / 62.8°10.8h6d0.01"29
August 20268978.4° / 64.8°10h3d0"30
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

81°F73°F64°F55°F46°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 Zuma Beach climate charts

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

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Zuma Beach 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 Zuma Beach

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

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Zuma Beach 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 Zuma Beach

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Zuma Beach 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 Zuma Beach

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Zuma Beach 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
34.0218, -118.8312
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Elevation
16 ft
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Type
Beach
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Tags
#beach#coast#marine-layer#sea-breeze
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Zuma Beach

What is the weather at Zuma Beach right now?

Current conditions at Zuma Beach are 68°F, feeling like 72°F, with 99% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid with fog or low cloud

What temperatures are typical at Zuma Beach?

The location-specific record for 2024-09-01 through 2026-08-31 shows an average daily high of 69°F and an average low of 56°F at Zuma Beach. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Zuma Beach get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 8.3 inches of precipitation and 26 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Zuma Beach. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Zuma Beach foggy?

Zuma Beach averages about 1.8 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 93 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 Zuma Beach for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (68°F/55°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), October 2025 (71°F/58°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score), and August 2026 (78°F/65°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Zuma Beach?

Zuma Beach is a beach at 16 feet. Zuma Beach is a Beaches and coast destination for comparing coastal weather, marine clouds, and afternoon sea-breeze conditions. Notable features include beach, coast, marine-layer, and sea-breeze.

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