Los Angeles is baking under mostly sunny skies today, Sunday, July 26, with a high near 91°F — the National Weather Service says this is likely the warmest day before things ease back slightly. If you’ve got outdoor plans, front-load them for the morning and save the shaded stuff for late afternoon.
Today’s Setup
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office notes an influx of mid-to-upper level moisture moving in from Mexico, which could bring some partly-to-mostly cloudy stretches today. It’s a stable atmosphere overall, but there’s a 5-15% chance of light “fat-drop” showers and a slim 0-5% chance of a mostly dry thunderstorm, mainly over the mountains and deserts this afternoon and evening — the coastal basin and Valley should stay dry. Winds stay light out of the south-southwest at 0-10 mph.
Best Window To Be Outside
Early is the move. Morning hours before the heat peaks are ideal for a Griffith Park hike or a Runyon Canyon loop. It’s also solid golf weather if you’re teeing off before noon — pack extra water and consider moisture wicking undershirts men to stay comfortable on the back nine. Anglers should look at first light too; a portable fish finder and a fishing net foldable make an early-morning trip to the pier or a local lake more productive before the afternoon heat sets in.
Heat Risk
The forecast discussion flags moderate to high heat risk today with warm overnight lows only dropping to around 69°F — meaning little overnight relief. Monday looks a touch cooler at a high near 90°F with 0% rain chance, and the discussion expects gradual cooling into Tuesday before heat builds again by Friday and Saturday.
What To Wear Or Bring
Sun protection matters most today. If you’re heading to the beach, the harbor, or a fishing spot, it’s worth grabbing sun coverage while it’s cheap — check out the UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie for $5, a nice hedge against the intense midday sun.
Game Day & Local Events
It’s a busy sports weekend around town. Angel City FC hosts Racing Louisville FC at BMO Stadium tonight, and conditions should be warm but comfortable by kickoff. The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium July 28-29 — grab a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap before you go, and get tickets on SeatGeek. The Los Angeles Dodgers also host the Seattle Mariners July 29 at Dodger Stadium. If wrestling’s more your speed, WWE Monday Night RAW hits the Intuit Dome tomorrow night — find tickets on StubHub. Looking ahead, Motionless In White plays the Kia Forum July 31 (grab a Motionless In White t-shirt), and IVE brings their world tour to the Kia Forum August 1.
Dinner Tonight
With highs near 91°F, this is prime grilling weather — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob all work well outdoors tonight. An instant-read meat thermometer and grill brush and scraper set will make cleanup and doneness a lot easier if your propane gas grill has been sitting idle. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect a slight cooldown Monday and Tuesday near 90°F, still warm but a step down from today’s peak, before heat builds back up toward the weekend.
