Huntington Beach, California Weather
Coastal fog thickens at dawn. Day 76 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Huntington Beach weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Foggy——71°59°—
- ThursdayJun 4Foggy——69°58°-2°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——71°59°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——68°63°-3°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——67°62°-1°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——68°63°+1°
- TuesdayJun 9Partly Cloudy——70°64°+2°
PM2.5 at 16.1 µg/m³ (AQI 64) with a 0.62 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 48 now. With UV 9.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 58 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 48
- UV peak
- 9.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 58
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 16.1 µg/m³ (AQI 64) with a 0.62 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.62
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 5:25 AM
- Moonset
- 3:16 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Coastal fog thickens at dawn
Huntington Beach at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 13°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 9 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August brings Huntington Beach's peak heat with mean temperatures around 75°F, while December delivers the year's coldest conditions at 58°F. February sees the heaviest rainfall at 3.2 inches, contrasting sharply with August's bone-dry 0.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| February | 59° | 3.2″ | 5 |
| March | 62° | 1.7″ | 3 |
| April | 64° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| May | 66° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| June | 70° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| July | 74° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| August | 75° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| September | 74° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 69° | 0.5″ | 1 |
| November | 63° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| December | 58° | 2.2″ | 4 |
Regional context
Huntington Beach belongs to the hot-summer Mediterranean climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions with surrounding cities.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of Western Tanagers through Huntington Beach, their brilliant yellow and red plumage visible in coastal scrub areas.
California poppies reach full bloom across the region during April, painting hillsides and vacant lots in characteristic orange.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Huntington Beach?
- Spring's final frost typically occurs around mid-March in Huntington Beach, while the first fall frost returns around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Huntington Beach?
- February receives the most rainfall with approximately 3.2 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 13 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Huntington Beach?
- August typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 75°F.
- What is the coldest month in Huntington Beach?
- December brings the year's coldest weather, averaging about 58°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Huntington Beach?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Huntington Beach get?
- Huntington Beach experiences approximately 22 rainy days annually.
- What hardiness zone is Huntington Beach?
- Huntington Beach's USDA hardiness zone depends on average minimum winter temperatures; the USDA's online lookup tool provides current zone designations by ZIP code.
Climate
Huntington Beach, California experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. January temperatures hover near 59°F while July averages 74°F, creating a 15°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 13 inches, distributed across roughly 22 rainy days throughout the year.
Location at 33.7°N latitude, nearby water bodies, and elevation combine to determine what plants thrive here, frost timing, and daily weather patterns.