Park climate1991–2020 climate normals313 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight at representative terrain

Los Padres National Forest Annual Climate Normals: Twelve-Month Atmospheric Data Profile

Name: Los Padres National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Establish a clear understanding of the atmospheric patterns at Los Padres National Forest using long-term NASA POWER climate data from 1991 to 2020. This profile presents monthly averages for mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures alongside precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These data points reflect conditions at a single representative coordinate within the forest to provide consistent climatological reference markers throughout the calendar year.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term thermal range and average daily precipitation cycles across twelve months

Los Padres National Forest Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature, and Precipitation

Average monthly temperatures span from cooler winter lows to warmer summer peaks across the representative coordinate in Los Padres National Forest. Average daily precipitation rates shift across the calendar according to historical climate records from 1991 through 2020.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 16.2 °C
Warmest month: August
Coolest month: February
Wettest month: February

Twelve-month climate

Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours across the calendar year.

Los Padres National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Comparing all twelve monthly records reveals how average temperatures, daily precipitation rates, and relative humidity shift across the calendar year at a representative coordinate. Examining wind speed alongside calculated daylight hours provides a complete climatological baseline for this protected area from 1991 to 2020.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	12 °C4.9° to 21.4°	3.2 mm/day	70.4%	3.8 m/s	10 hours
February	12 °C5.3° to 21.4°	3.6 mm/day	73.2%	4.1 m/s	10.7 hours
March	12.7 °C5.9° to 22.3°	2.5 mm/day	74.3%	4.2 m/s	11.8 hours
April	13.7 °C6.5° to 24.9°	0.9 mm/day	70.6%	4.5 m/s	12.9 hours
May	16.1 °C8.7° to 26.7°	0.4 mm/day	65.7%	4.4 m/s	13.8 hours
June	19 °C10.7° to 29.6°	0.1 mm/day	57.6%	4 m/s	14.3 hours
July	21.3 °C13.8° to 31.7°	0.1 mm/day	54.7%	3.4 m/s	14.1 hours
August	21.8 °C14.3° to 32.3°	0 mm/day	52.7%	3.4 m/s	13.3 hours
September	20.9 °C12.7° to 32°	0.1 mm/day	55%	3.4 m/s	12.2 hours
October	18.3 °C10.7° to 29.9°	0.7 mm/day	58.3%	3.6 m/s	11.1 hours
November	14.8 °C7.2° to 25.7°	1 mm/day	63.1%	3.7 m/s	10.2 hours
December	12 °C4.8° to 21.6°	2.3 mm/day	67.9%	3.9 m/s	9.7 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: February: 12 °C; August: 21.8 °C; Change from February to August: +9.9 °C
Precipitation: February: 3.6 mm/day; August: 0 mm/day; Change from February to August: -3.6 mm/day
Daylight: February: 10.7 hours; August: 13.3 hours; Change from February to August: +2.5 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight duration

Los Padres National Forest Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Annual Normals

Calculated monthly normals establish comparative highs and lows for temperature, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speeds, and daylight duration across the sampled coordinate. Long-term statistical baselines summarize annual climatological patterns without representing specific weather extremes or historical records.

Warmest month: August21.8 °C
Coolest month: February12 °C
Wettest month: February3.6 mm/day
Driest month: August0 mm/day
Most humid month: March74.3%
Windiest month: April4.5 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.3 hours

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