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El Cajon Climate

El Cajon is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 103,679. Its average annual temperature is 18.2°C (65°F), with roughly 318 mm of rain per year.

18.2°C

Avg Temp

318

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


El Cajon Climate

El Cajon has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F) and receives about 318 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

18.2°C

Avg Temp

318

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
El Cajon — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January13° / 56°63 mm
February14° / 58°59 mm
March15° / 59°61 mm
April17° / 62°26 mm
May18° / 65°7 mm
June21° / 69°2 mm
July23° / 74°1 mm
August24° / 75°3 mm
September23° / 74°7 mm
October20° / 69°11 mm
November16° / 61°36 mm
December14° / 56°42 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit El Cajon

The most comfortable months to visit El Cajon are typically June, October and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 7°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit El Cajon are typically June, October and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

El Cajon, United States has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C and about 318 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.

In August, the hottest month, daily highs in El Cajon average about 31°C (89°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.