Sunset Beach, CA
Unincorporated community in Orange County, California
Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, California. It is 2.6 miles N of Seal Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 90742.
Sunset Beach at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Orange County
- ZIP code
- 90742
- Nearest town
- Seal Beach (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.7164, -118.0681
Weather in Sunset Beach now
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Sunset Beach weather by the hour
Sunset Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Beach.
This week in Sunset Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Beach
What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 83°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 47°F average low
- 12.0 inprecipitation per year · 305 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: 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 Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach 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 47°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 Sunset Beach is May to July and 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 Sunset Beach
The closest live webcam is Westminster › North: I-405 : (228), 4.0 miles NE of Sunset Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Beach.
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Map of Sunset Beach, CA
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Other communities near Sunset Beach
- Surfside1.1 mi NW
- Skandia Mobile Country Park subdivision1.7 mi E
- Skandia Mobile Country Park subdivision1.7 mi E
- Sea Breeze Trailer Park subdivision1.8 mi E
- Sea Aria West Mobile Home Estates subdivision2.7 mi E
- Sea Aria East Mobile Home Estates subdivision2.9 mi E
- Seal Beach Trailer Park subdivision3.2 mi NW
- Leisure World3.7 mi N
- Ocean View Estates subdivision4.0 mi E
- Wintersburg4.1 mi E
- Naples4.1 mi NW
- Sugar4.3 mi E
- Smeltzer4.4 mi E
- Los Alisos Mobile Home Estates subdivision4.4 mi NE
- Villa Huntington Mobile Home Park subdivision4.5 mi E
Questions about Sunset Beach
Where is Sunset Beach, CA?
Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Orange County, California, 2.6 miles N of Seal Beach.
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Orange County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, CA?
The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 90742.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?
Seal Beach, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?
Yes. The closest is Westminster › North: I-405 : (228), 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
December, with an average low of 47°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 12.0 inches (305 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Beach?
May to July and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Beach have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
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