South Los Angeles, CA

Unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California

South Los Angeles is a small unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California. It is 1.5 miles W of West Athens, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 90061.

South Los Angeles at a glance

State
California
County
Los Angeles County
ZIP code
90061
Nearest town
West Athens (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
33.9275, -118.2772

Weather in South Los Angeles now

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South Los Angeles weather by the hour

South Los Angeles weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Los Angeles.

This week in South Los Angeles

Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Los Angeles

What is the weather usually like in South Los Angeles?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

44°54°64°74°84°67°49°Jan67°51°Feb68°53°Mar70°55°Apr71°58°May73°62°Jun77°65°Jul79°65°Aug78°65°Sep76°60°Oct72°54°Nov66°49°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.7"Jan3.0"Feb1.7"Mar0.6"Apr0.3"May0.0"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.2"Sep0.5"Oct0.7"Nov2.2"Dec

Best time to visit South Los Angeles: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAWTHORNE MUNI AP, CA US (USW00003167), adjusted for the elevation of South Los Angeles.

South Los Angeles weather month by month

January
67° 49°F
2.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
67° 51°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
68° 53°F
1.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
70° 55°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
71° 58°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
73° 62°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
77° 65°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
79° 65°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
78° 65°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
76° 60°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
72° 54°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
66° 49°F
2.2 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in South Los Angeles through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:08 PM10 h 12 min
February6:35 AM5:38 PM11 h 2 min
March7:01 AM7:02 PM12 h 0 min
April6:20 AM7:25 PM13 h 5 min
May5:50 AM7:48 PM13 h 58 min
June5:40 AM8:07 PM14 h 27 min
July5:52 AM8:06 PM14 h 14 min
August6:13 AM7:41 PM13 h 27 min
September6:35 AM7:00 PM12 h 25 min
October6:57 AM6:20 PM11 h 23 min
November6:24 AM4:51 PM10 h 26 min
December6:49 AM4:47 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in South Los Angeles?

South Los Angeles has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 49°F (9°C).

It gets about 11.8 inches (299 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit South Los Angeles is July to October. 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.

Webcams near South Los Angeles

The closest live webcam is I-110 · 117th St, 0.2 miles W of South Los Angeles.

I-110 · 117th StI-110 South · Harbor Gateway North · 0.2 mi W
I-110 · Imperial Hwy Off-RampI-110 North · Route 105 · 0.3 mi NW
Los Angeles: South Los Angeles › North: I-110 : (169) Imperial HwyLos Angeles · 0.3 mi NWOn Windy
I-110 · Imperial HwyI-110 North · Harbor Gateway North · 0.3 mi NW
I-110 · Imperial Hwy On-RampI-110 South · Harbor Gateway · 0.3 mi NW
I-110 · Imperial Hwy On-RampI-110 North · Broadway-Manchester · 0.5 mi N
I-110 · N/O Imperial HwyI-110 South · Route 105 · 0.5 mi NW
West Athens › West: I-105 : (309) Vermont Ave On-Rampunknown · 0.8 mi WOn Windy
I-105 · Vermont Ave On-RampI-105 West · Los Angeles · 0.8 mi W

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from South Los Angeles.

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Questions about South Los Angeles

Where is South Los Angeles, CA?

South Los Angeles is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, 1.5 miles W of West Athens.

What county is South Los Angeles in?

South Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County, California.

What is the ZIP code of South Los Angeles, CA?

The ZIP code for South Los Angeles is 90061.

What is the nearest town to South Los Angeles?

West Athens, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Los Angeles?

Yes. The closest is I-110 · 117th St, 0.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Los Angeles?

August, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in South Los Angeles?

December, with an average low of 49°F (9°C).

How much does it rain in South Los Angeles?

About 11.8 inches (299 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in South Los Angeles?

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

When is the best time to visit South Los Angeles?

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

What climate does South Los Angeles have?

Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).

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