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Is it hot at Santa Monica Pier?

In July, typical afternoon highs at Santa Monica Pier run around 75°F (warm). Mid-afternoon sun stands about 61° high, and the sun is up from 5:53 AM to 8:05 PM. Waterfronts and boardwalks are exposed, but sea breeze takes the edge off the heat.

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Typical afternoon highs by month

January66°F
February65°F
March64°F
April66°F
May72°F
June73°F
July75°F
August80°F
September78°F
October75°F
November69°F
December67°F

Sun & shade

Waterfronts and boardwalks are exposed, but sea breeze takes the edge off the heat. See real building shadows over satellite imagery for any time of day: https://isthereshade.com/?anywhere&at=34.00861,-118.49861

Sunset

Around 8:05 PM local time in mid-July (it shifts through the year). Sunrise is about 5:53 AM.

Santa Monica Pier — Santa Monica, CA. Data: astronomical sun position; climate normals from historical weather; live forecast on the interactive view.

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