Los Angeles is starting Thursday with patchy fog and low clouds, but skies clear to partly sunny with a high near 76°F by afternoon — a good excuse to get outside once the marine layer burns off. Overnight lows dipped to 58°F under that same coastal fog, and it’ll roll back in tonight, keeping things mild.
Today’s Setup
According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office, weak onshore flow will keep marine layer clouds forming each evening and clearing slowly, so don’t expect sunshine at the coast or in the valleys until late morning or early afternoon. That patchy fog should burn off before 11 AM today, leaving a pleasant, partly sunny stretch with south southwest wind at 0 to 10 mph — about as calm as LA gets.
Best Window To Be Outside
Midday through late afternoon, roughly noon to 5 PM, is your clearest window before the marine layer starts creeping back after sunset. That timing works well whether you’re headed to Griffith Park for a hike or catching tonight’s action: the World Cup Round of 32 match, Spain vs. Austria, kicks off at SoFi Stadium, and the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. Both venues should see comfortable mid-70s conditions early, cooling into the upper 50s by the time fog returns late. Get tickets on SeatGeek or find tickets on StubHub if you’re still deciding, and grab a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey or Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap to rep the team at the park.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
Rain isn’t a factor — NWS puts the chance of precipitation at just 1% today. The forecast discussion notes gusty afternoon winds are possible in the western Antelope Valley, with gusts near 35 mph and isolated gusts to 45 mph in the western foothills, so secure loose patio items if you’re out that way. Forecasters say afternoon highs will actually run 3 to 6 degrees below normal even as a warming trend builds toward the weekend.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layer up for the morning marine layer, then shed it by afternoon. SPF 50 sunscreen is smart once that sun breaks through, and if you’re planning an evening outdoors as fog rolls back in, a citronella candle set keeps bugs away on the patio.
Helpful Links
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Next Few Days
Friday looks similar — patchy fog before 11 AM, then partly sunny with a high near 78°F. NWS expects a three-day warming trend into Saturday, with valley highs climbing into the mid and upper 80s and coastal spots reaching the upper 70s. Perfect timing for a low-key dinner tonight — pasta or a quick stir-fry both work well with these mild temps. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
