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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals183 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month trends for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daily daylight

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Monthly Climate Normals and Atmospheric Data

Review comprehensive climate patterns for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area based on NASA POWER measurements from 1991 to 2020. Data reflects monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. These statistics provide a historical baseline for understanding annual atmospheric rhythms rather than current weather forecasts or real-time conditions.

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Annual climate pattern

Analysis of average monthly temperatures and daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Annual Climate Normals and Temperature Patterns

Average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures track a steady thermal progression across the calendar year at a representative park coordinate. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this temperature cycle using multi-year records from 1991 to 2020.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 3.7 mm/day5°10°15°20°25°30°35°13°13°14°16°17°19°21°22°22°20°16°13°012343.43.72.30.70.30.10.100.10.60.92.3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
17.2 °C
Warmest month
August
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
February
Twelve-month climate

Compare twelve months of average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight hours.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Weather by Month and Long-Term Climate Patterns

Examine twelve distinct monthly records spanning average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Analyzing these long-term climate normals across the full calendar year reveals how temperature bounds, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight shift at a representative coordinate.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January13.3 °C5.9° to 23.7°3.4 mm/day65.4%4.1 m/s10 hours
February13.4 °C6.4° to 23.4°3.7 mm/day68.4%3.8 m/s10.8 hours
March14.4 °C7.1° to 24.9°2.3 mm/day69.4%3.5 m/s11.8 hours
April15.5 °C8.1° to 27°0.7 mm/day67.4%3.6 m/s12.9 hours
May17.1 °C10.6° to 27.8°0.3 mm/day69.3%3.1 m/s13.8 hours
June18.9 °C12.4° to 29.8°0.1 mm/day68.9%2.8 m/s14.2 hours
July20.9 °C14.5° to 31.6°0.1 mm/day67.5%2.5 m/s14 hours
August22.1 °C15.4° to 32.7°0 mm/day62.6%2.5 m/s13.2 hours
September21.9 °C14.7° to 33.4°0.1 mm/day60.4%2.6 m/s12.2 hours
October19.6 °C12.3° to 31.4°0.6 mm/day58.9%3 m/s11.1 hours
November16.3 °C8.6° to 27.9°0.9 mm/day58.5%3.6 m/s10.2 hours
December13.4 °C6° to 23.7°2.3 mm/day62.3%4.1 m/s9.8 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

These monthly climate highlights derive from stored climatology records to summarize comparative highs and lows across the sampled coordinate. The dataset reflects long term averages rather than observed weather records or uniform park conditions.
Warmest month
August22.1 °C
Coolest month
January13.3 °C
Wettest month
February3.7 mm/day
Driest month
August0 mm/day
Most humid month
March69.4%
Windiest month
December4.1 m/s
Longest daylight
June14.2 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

Global National Park Climate Map
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Compare Santa Monica Mountains climate with other complete park profiles

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area anchors a broader comparison of monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation in complete park profiles. Relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration reveal additional geographic contrast, but suggested candidates are not certified as mountain climate analogues, nearest sites, or equivalent environments.
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Explore the Mapped Landscapes of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Deepen your understanding of this significant protected landscape through its regional geographic context and interconnected trail networks. MoriAtlas provides a structured view of the terrain, environmental corridors, and diverse coastal ecosystems that define the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area across its sprawling California footprint.