Jet Propulsion Laboratory
La Cañada Flintridge, United States
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a NASA facility, space center, and federally funded research and development center operated by the California Institute of Technology. It is one of the 120 sights of the United States listed on this site and is the 82nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach about 32 °C and there is almost no rain. For warmer but drier conditions, May and June are also options. The wetter months are January and February, which see about 100 mm of rain and highs of around 17 °C to 18 °C.
To reach the facility, the nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, which is 17 km away. The site is located about 3,680 km from Washington, D.C. Visitors to the area can also visit nearby sites such as the Rose Bowl, which is 4.5 km away, or the Hollywood Sign, located 15.6 km from the laboratory. Other nearby locations include the U.S. Bank Tower, the Dolby Theatre, and Grauman's Chinese Theatre, all within 20 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is February, with about 109 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 99 | 109 | 73 | 39 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 49 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
