Wunderground Long Beach (2024)

FAQs

How strong is the wind in Long Beach today? ›

Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.

In fact, the only cold we normally experience is a cool ocean breeze that caresses our shoreline! High temperatures in the summer range from 70 to 80 degrees with winter highs at a comfortable range between 67 to 73 degrees making Long Beach the ultimate year-round destination.

What kind of climate can I expect while visiting Long Beach? The temperature averages 74 degrees Fahrenheit year round with about 345 average days of sunshine.

Sunny skies. High 89F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. 0% Slight rain chance in the next 6 hours.

When winds exceed 15 mph, its usually bordering on the unpleasant. The winds make it difficult to read, your umbrella might fly off, chairs might be carried away and the sand can be kicked up by the wind, becoming a hazard if it gets into your eyes. Winds below 15 mph can still affect various beach activities.

8-12 Mph 12-19 kph 7-10 knots Gentle Breeze Leaves and small twigs move, light weight flags extend. Large wavelets, crests start to break, some whitecaps. 13-18 Mph 20-28 kph 11-16 knots Moderate Breeze Small branches move, raises dust, leaves and paper. Small waves develop, becoming longer, whitecaps.

The city is known for its waterfront attractions, including the permanently docked RMS Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach also hosts the Grand Prix of Long Beach, an IndyCar race and the Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Long Beach was 111 degrees. To beat the heat, some residents left their homes for the five city-run cooling centers.

The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.

Long Beach History

The first homes and school were built by developer William Wilmore in the 1880s, who named the area Wilmore City. Soon after, the growing population voted to incorporate the city and rename it the City of Long Beach.

Why do they call it Long Beach? ›

In 1888, the original residents of Willmore City renamed their town Long Beach, after its long, wide beaches, and the city became incorporated.

Redding boasts an impressive 88% annual average possible days of sunshine, making it the sunniest city in California and the second sunniest in the United States. That's right, we've got the data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prove it!

Weather Underground has since adopted the nickname Wunderground in addition to Weather Underground.

High 87F. Winds light and variable. Clear to partly cloudy. Low 61F.

Cloudy with showers. High 83F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

"Breezy" to "Windy" conditions. Sustained wind speeds around 20 mph, or frequent gusts of 25 to 30 mph. " No Discernable Threat to Life and Property from High Wind." The sustain wind speeds are non-threatening; "breezy" conditions may still be present.

Strong Wind Gusts - Thunderstorm wind gusts between 39 mph and 57 mph (between 34 knots and 49 knots). Damaging Wind Gusts - Severe thunderstorm wind gusts between 58 mph and 74 mph (between 50 knots and 64 knots) causing minor damage.

With this in mind, horizontal winds (also known as “crosswinds”) in excess of 30-35 kts (about 34-40 mph) are generally prohibitive of take-off and landing. As far as how this happens, it depends on where you are in flight.