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Torrance, CA Weather on August 17
August 17th in Torrance, CA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 63°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1983 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1995 (64°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 2.8" of rain. The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 17
Planning for August 17th in Torrance, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
August 17 Weather Records for Torrance
- •The all-time record high for August 17th in Torrance, CA is 91°F, set in 1983.
- •The coldest August 17th on record dropped to 49°F in 2000.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 17th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 17th was 6°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 17 ever in Torrance?
The warmest August 17 in Torrance, CA reached 91°F in 1983. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest August 17 ever in Torrance?
The coldest August 17 in Torrance, CA dropped to 49°F in 2000. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 63°F.
What is the average temperature on August 17 in Torrance?
On August 17, Torrance averages a high of 79°F and a low of 63°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TORRANCE AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 17 in Torrance?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 17 in Torrance, CA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 17 Weather History in Torrance
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 79°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 75°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 77°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 76°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 82°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 72°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 73°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 71°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 75°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 74°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 76°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 72°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 75°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 87°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 75°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 75°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 81°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 72°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 76°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 75°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 75°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 75°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 74°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 88°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | 65°F | 2.8" | -- |
| 1976 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 76°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 83°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: TORRANCE AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Torrance, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.