West Compton, CA
Unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California
West Compton is a small unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California. It is 0.7 miles N of West Rancho Dominguez, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 90248.
West Compton at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Los Angeles County
- ZIP code
- 90248
- Nearest town
- West Rancho Dominguez (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.8939, -118.2697
Weather in West Compton now
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West Compton weather by the hour
West Compton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Compton.
This week in West Compton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Compton
What is the weather usually like in West Compton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 79°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 49°F average low
- 11.8 inprecipitation per year · 299 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Compton: 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 West Compton.
West Compton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Compton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in West Compton?
West Compton 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 West Compton 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 West Compton
The closest live webcam is I-110 · Redondo Beach Blvd, 0.9 miles W of West Compton.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from West Compton.
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Map of West Compton, CA
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Other communities near West Compton
- Athens1.9 mi N
- South Los Angeles2.4 mi N
- Strawberry Park subdivision2.4 mi W
- Roosevelt2.8 mi SW
- Nickerson Gardens subdivision2.9 mi NE
- Imperial Courts subdivision3.4 mi NE
- Watts3.6 mi NE
- Dominguez Junction3.7 mi SE
- Cypave3.7 mi NW
- Dolanco Junction3.8 mi SW
- Southwest Village4.0 mi SW
- Jordan Downs subdivision4.3 mi NE
- Avalon Gardens subdivision4.4 mi N
- El Rancho Mobile Home Park4.5 mi E
- Elftman4.6 mi SE
Questions about West Compton
Where is West Compton, CA?
West Compton is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, 0.7 miles N of West Rancho Dominguez.
What county is West Compton in?
West Compton is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the ZIP code of West Compton, CA?
The ZIP code for West Compton is 90248.
What is the nearest town to West Compton?
West Rancho Dominguez, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Compton?
Yes. The closest is I-110 · Redondo Beach Blvd, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Compton?
August, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in West Compton?
December, with an average low of 49°F (9°C).
How much does it rain in West Compton?
About 11.8 inches (299 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in West Compton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Compton?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Compton have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
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