Santa Clarita weather by month
Average highs run from 63°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 47°F. It gets 17 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to May.
Best time to visit Santa Clarita
For comfortable weather, go in October to May. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in | 3 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| February | 65°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 70°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 74°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 87°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 10 | 0 | hot |
| July | 94°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| August | 96°F | 64°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 24 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 91°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| October | 81°F | 56°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| November | 71°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| December | 62°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| Year | 78°F avg | 53°F avg | 16.8 in | 0.1 in | 19 | 87 | 1 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Newhall 5Nw, CA (USC00046161), 2.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Santa Clarita
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 51m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 27m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (4:43 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:10 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 58 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 am | 5:07 pm | 10h 07m |
| February | 6:39 am | 5:37 pm | 10h 58m |
| March | 7:04 am | 7:01 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:22 am | 7:25 pm | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:52 am | 7:49 pm | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:41 am | 8:07 pm | 14h 26m |
| July | 5:53 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 13m |
| August | 6:15 am | 7:41 pm | 13h 26m |
| September | 6:37 am | 7:00 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:59 am | 6:19 pm | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:27 am | 4:49 pm | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:53 am | 4:45 pm | 9h 52m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Santa Clarita with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Santa Clarita getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Santa Clarita.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Santa Clarita?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 64°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Santa Clarita?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 44°F and highs of 62°F.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Clarita?
February gets the most precipitation, 4.4 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Santa Clarita?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Santa Clarita?
For comfortable weather, October to May. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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