Annual Average Number of Rainy Days

Torrance receives an average of about 35 days of rain per year.

This is relatively low compared to other coastal cities in California.

Rain mainly occurs in the winter and early spring, with very little rain in the summer.

However, sudden heavy rains can occur during El Niño events or monsoon seasons.

Monthly Average Precipitation

The monthly average precipitation in Torrance varies greatly depending on the season and monsoon influence. The average precipitation for each month is as follows:

Torrance

• January: about 2.8 inches
• February: about 3.2 inches
• March: about 2.5 inches
• April: about 1.2 inches
• May: about 0.5 inches
• June: about 0.1 inches
• July: about 0.0 inches
• August: about 0.0 inches
• September: about 0.2 inches
• October: about 1.0 inches
• November: about 1.8 inches
• December: about 2.9 inches

Main Features:

• Winter (December to February): The period with the most rain, with frequent thunderstorms occurring in coastal areas.
• Spring (March to May): Rain gradually decreases in spring, leading to dry weather. However, strong thunderstorms can occur in March due to monsoon influence.
• Summer (June to August): Very dry, with short and intense rains occurring rarely during the monsoon season.
• Autumn (September to November): Rain increases again in autumn, especially in October and November, when monsoon influence can lead to higher precipitation.

The climate in Torrance features characteristics of a coastal climate, with an average of 35 rainy days per year and monthly average precipitation varying significantly due to seasonal and monsoon influences.