Los Angeles is set for a sunny, 92°F day today, Friday, July 24, with the National Weather Service calling for hotter-than-normal conditions to stick around through the weekend — plan outdoor time for the morning and take heat seriously if you’re out midday.
Today’s Setup
The NWS office in Los Angeles/Oxnard says a strong area of high pressure is running the show, pushing highs into the low-to-mid 90s across the Valley and inland communities today and Saturday, with overnight lows only cooling to around 71 tonight and 70 Saturday night. Coastal spots and downtown run milder but still warm, and forecasters note conditions are “hottest through Sunday” before easing slightly next week. Skies stay essentially clear both days, with just a 0-1% chance of rain — no umbrella needed.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get outside early. With highs near 92°F both today and Saturday, the window before 10 AM is your best bet for a run along the beach path, a hike at Griffith Park or Runyon Canyon, or a round of golf before the afternoon heat sets in. Wind stays light at 0-10 mph, so it’ll feel still and hot rather than breezy by midday.
Heat Risk Through The Weekend
The NWS is flagging elevated heat illness risk given hot days and warm nights that don’t offer much overnight recovery. Forecasters are also watching for possible afternoon-and-evening thunderstorm development over the Ventura County and LA County mountains Saturday and Sunday, so anyone hiking into the San Gabriels should watch the sky later in the day. Down in the basin, no rain or severe weather is expected — just heat.
What To Wear Or Bring
Lightweight, breathable layers and sun protection are the move. If you’re heading to the links, this is prime golf weather early in the day, and a set of Pinemeadow Golf hybrids can make those long, hot rounds easier to manage. For anyone spending hours outside, grab sunscreen and consider the UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie deal for extra coverage on the trail or at the beach.
Weekend Games, Concerts & Dinner
LAFC hosts Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium on Saturday, July 25 — expect sunny, warm conditions for tailgating, so hydrate and grab shade before kickoff. Get tickets on SeatGeek and gear up with an LAFC jersey for the match. Also this weekend, El Coyote & Chuy Lizarraga bring the Capibaras Tour to Honda Center on Saturday, July 25 — find tickets on StubHub if you’re heading out.
With clear skies and heat like this, it’s a good night to fire up the grill: burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob all cook well outdoors tonight. An instant-read meat thermometer and a grill brush and scraper set make cook time and cleanup easier. Need ingredients? Amazon Fresh groceries can get everything to your door — you can order groceries on Amazon and have tonight’s dinner sorted in no time.
Next Few Days
Sunday holds steady with more heat and that afternoon mountain thunderstorm watch, before high pressure shifts slightly east Monday through Wednesday, bringing coastal areas a few degrees of relief and a better chance of morning marine layer clouds. Check out our outdoor gear deals to stock up before the next hot stretch rolls back in.
