Climate - Victorville (California)

The climate of Victorville is sub-tropical desert, with mild, relatively rainy winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located north of Los Angeles, at 850 meters (2,800 ft) above sea level, in Antelope Valley, a plateau belonging to the Mojave desert.
In winter, there are mild periods, in which the maximum temperature exceeds 20 °C (68 °F), but also cold periods, in which the temperature drops a few degrees below freezing at night. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to -5/-7 °C (19/23 °F), and sometimes even below. In January 2013, it dropped to -12 °C (10.5 °F). Sometimes it can even snow.
Summer is very hot, and the maximum temperature can reach and exceed 40 °C (104 °F), but luckily the air is dry. On average, there are 42 days with a maximum temperature equal to or above 37.8 °C (100 °F), and that usually happens from May through September.
The average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 7.1 °C (44.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 27.1 °C (80.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 140 millimeters (5.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (May, June) to 30 mm (1.2 in) in the wettest (February). Here is the average precipitation.

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The best times in Victorville are spring and autumn, in particular, the months of April and October can be chosen.

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Victorville - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Victorville is usually quite mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 7.7 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 0.7 °C (33.2 °F) and a maximum of 14.7 °C (58.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in January 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in January 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In February, the weather in Victorville is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 9.1 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (35.9 °F) and a maximum of 16.1 °C (61 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in February 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In March, the weather in Victorville is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 4.5 °C (40.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in March 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Victorville is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in April 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In May, the weather in Victorville is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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In June, the weather in Victorville is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in June 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Victorville is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In August, the weather in Victorville is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (97 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Victorville is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in September 2017.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Victorville is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in October 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the weather in Victorville is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In December, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Victorville is usually quite mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in December 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).