Climate
Surrounded by majestic mountains just 10 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, San Luis Obispo is located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California’s Central Coast.
The city boasts a beautiful landscape and mild climate with an average annual temperature of 70.2 degrees.
- August is the average warmest month.
- Highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 1971.
- December is the average coolest month.
- Lowest recorded temperature was 12°F in 1987.
- The maximum average precipitation occurs in February.
- On average there are 30-40 rainy days.
- Prevailing winds direction is northeast; mean hourly speed is 7 mph.
| Period Minimum | Minimum (°F) | Maximum (°F) | Rain (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 65 | 5.28” |
| April | 45 | 71 | 1.31” |
| July | 53 | 80 | 0.03” |
| October | 50 | 79 | 0.99” |
Source: Weatherchannel.com
San Luis Obispo, CA
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