How Cold Does Los Angeles Get?

Los Angeles enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters.

• Average January Low: 47°F (8°C) — downtown/USC campus.
• Record Low: 28°F (-2°C) on January 22, 1949 (downtown).
• Freezing Temps: Rare. Coastal areas almost never freeze; inland valleys (San Fernando, San Gabriel) may see a few nights near 32°F (0°C) per winter.
• Snow: Essentially never at sea level. Mountains (San Gabriels) get snow annually.

Winter days typically reach 65–70°F (18–21°C). "Cold" for Angelenos is 55°F and drizzle.