Los Angeles is in for a sunny Friday with a high near 87°F, following morning low clouds and patchy fog near the coast that should clear out by afternoon — a great day to get outside once the marine layer burns off, especially if you’re headed inland where it’ll run warmer.
Today’s Setup
Friday starts off like most August mornings around here: patchy low clouds and fog over the coast and coastal valleys before clearing by afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office. Once the marine layer lifts, expect sunny skies, a light south-southwest wind at 0 to 10 mph, and a high near 87°F. Overnight lows settle around 68°F.
Best Window To Be Outside
Forecasters say pressure gradients are too strong right now to support widespread dense fog, so the morning haze should thin out fairly quickly. Late morning through afternoon is the sweet spot for outdoor plans — Griffith Park trails, a round of golf, or an afternoon at the beach — before inland spots get uncomfortably warm.
Heat Risk This Weekend
The bigger story is heat. The NWS says a ridge of high pressure building near the Four Corners is pushing interior temperatures 6 to 11 degrees above normal today, and Saturday is shaping up as the hottest day of the stretch at 88°F before things ease slightly Sunday. Valley residents should plan strenuous outdoor activity for the morning and stay hydrated through the afternoon peak.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light, breathable layers work best given the cool-morning, warm-afternoon swing. Anglers heading out early should grab polarized fishing sunglasses to cut glare on the water — and right now you can score a UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie for Just $5 This Fishing Season, an easy way to add sun protection on the water or trail.
Tonight’s Concerts & Upcoming Dodgers Game
It’s a big night for live music: the RÜFÜS DU SOL show hits Kia Forum, Megan Moroney plays Crypto.com Arena, and Grupo Frontera brings the Triste Pero Bien Cabrón Tour to Intuit Dome — all with comfortable, dry evening temperatures in the upper 60s. Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek before you head out, and grab a RÜFÜS DU SOL t-shirt to remember the night. Looking ahead, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals on August 10 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium (Max Muncy bobblehead night) — check out Official team gear on Fanatics if you need Dodger blue for gameday.
Dinner Idea
With clear skies and light wind, tonight is textbook grilling weather — fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. If you don’t already have one, a propane gas grill makes cookouts easy, and an instant-read meat thermometer plus a grill brush and scraper set take the guesswork out of dinner. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect the same morning-clouds, sunny-afternoon pattern Saturday, with the hottest reading of the week (88°F) before easing into Sunday. The NWS says monsoonal moisture returning to the region gives the southern interior mountains their best shot at afternoon showers Sunday — worth watching if you’re headed toward the local ranges, though the coast and valleys should stay dry. For more outdoor gear picks before your weekend plans, check out our outdoor gear deals.
