Downey, CA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Downey now

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Downey weather by the hour

Downey weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Downey.

This week in Downey

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downey

What is the weather usually like in Downey?

BSh
Hot semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

41°53°65°76°88°67°47°Jan67°48°Feb68°51°Mar71°54°Apr73°58°May76°61°Jun81°65°Jul83°65°Aug82°64°Sep77°59°Oct72°51°Nov66°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan3.0"Feb1.6"Mar0.6"Apr0.3"May0.1"Jun0.1"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep0.5"Oct0.8"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Downey: May to July and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONG BEACH DAUGHERTY FLD, CA US (USW00023129), adjusted for the elevation of Downey.

Downey weather month by month

January
67° 47°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
67° 48°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
68° 51°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
71° 54°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
73° 58°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
76° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
81° 65°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
83° 65°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
82° 64°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
77° 59°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
72° 51°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
66° 46°F
2.1 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Downey through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:08 PM10 h 11 min
February6:35 AM5:37 PM11 h 2 min
March7:01 AM7:01 PM12 h 0 min
April6:19 AM7:25 PM13 h 5 min
May5:49 AM7:48 PM13 h 58 min
June5:39 AM8:06 PM14 h 27 min
July5:51 AM8:05 PM14 h 14 min
August6:13 AM7:40 PM13 h 27 min
September6:34 AM7:00 PM12 h 25 min
October6:56 AM6:19 PM11 h 23 min
November6:23 AM4:50 PM10 h 26 min
December6:49 AM4:46 PM9 h 57 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Downey?

Downey has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 46°F (8°C).

It gets about 12.0 inches (305 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Downey is May to July and October. At 118 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Downey

What is the hottest month in Downey?

August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Downey?

December, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).

How much does it rain in Downey?

About 12.0 inches (305 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Downey?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Downey?

May to July and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Downey have?

Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).

What is the weather like in Downey in November?

Highs average 72°F and lows 51°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Downey?

Around 6:23 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Downey weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Downey.

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