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California Newport Beach Mission

LanguageEnglish
Local time—
Mission leadersTodd L. and Signe S. Knapp
Nearest templeNewport Beach California TempleAbout 5 mi (8 km) from Newport Beach
Climate44–89°F / 7–32°C
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The California Newport Beach Mission is one of 134 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States, centered on Newport Beach. Below you’ll find tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.

At a glance

  • Organized1 July 2013 (originally the California Irvine Mission)
  • Mission leadersTodd L. and Signe S. Knapp began serving around July 2025, according to the Church Newsroom.
  • LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in English and Spanish; your call letter tells you your exact language.
  • Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Newport Beach California Temple, about 5 mi (8 km) from Newport Beach.
  • WeatherNear Newport Beach, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 89°F / 32°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 44°F / 7°C), with roughly 706 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are January, February and March.
  • The Church hereCalifornia has about 725,648 Church members.

This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.

Mission office

Address & phone

We haven’t verified this mission’s office address, phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026

Mission leaders

Who leads the mission

Todd L. and Signe S. Knapp

Serving since July 2025 · new leaders expected July 2028

Source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026

Letters & packages

How to send letters & packages

Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.

  • Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); letters and packages are optional extras.
  • Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
  • Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.

Letters & packages guide →

Weather & climate

Seasons, rain & live weather
Live weather loads here.

Profile: temperate · about 706 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Feb, Mar.

Monthly averages
Avg highAvg lowRain
Jan64°F / 18°C44°F / 7°C106 mm
Feb67°F / 19°C44°F / 7°C82 mm
Mar67°F / 20°C47°F / 8°C85 mm
Apr74°F / 23°C50°F / 10°C20 mm
May75°F / 24°C53°F / 12°C10 mm
Jun82°F / 28°C58°F / 14°C3 mm
Jul87°F / 31°C62°F / 16°C2 mm
Aug89°F / 32°C63°F / 17°C9 mm
Sep86°F / 30°C62°F / 16°C15 mm
Oct81°F / 27°C56°F / 14°C12 mm
Nov73°F / 23°C50°F / 10°C45 mm
Dec66°F / 19°C45°F / 7°C79 mm

Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.

Language

What you’ll speak

English, Spanish

English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).

Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.

Nearby temples

Closest temples & distances
Newport Beach California Temple
Newport Beach California Temple · Photo: Joseph Plotz · CC BY 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

The Church in California

Members & congregations
Church Membership
725,648
Stakes
145
Congregations
1,085
FamilySearch Centers
228
Temples
8
Missions
16

Newsroom Facts & Statistics

Practical

Time zone, currency, calling code
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Currency
USD
Country code
+1
Organized
1 July 2013

Culture & food

Customs & local food
  • Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
  • Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
  • Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
  • Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.

Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget

Common questions

Quick answers

Who is the mission president of the California Newport Beach Mission?

The mission leaders are Todd L. and Signe S. Knapp, who began serving around July 2025, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2028.

How do I send a package to a missionary in the California Newport Beach Mission?

Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.

What language do missionaries speak in the California Newport Beach Mission?

Most missionaries here serve in English and Spanish. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.

What is the weather like in the California Newport Beach Mission?

Near Newport Beach, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 89°F / 32°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 44°F / 7°C), with roughly 706 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are January, February and March. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.

What temples are near the California Newport Beach Mission?

Operating temples nearby include Newport Beach California Temple (about 8 km), Yorba Linda California Temple (about 32 km) and Los Angeles California Temple (about 67 km).

When was the California Newport Beach Mission organized?

The mission was organized on 1 July 2013. It was originally called the California Irvine Mission.

Other missions in California

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