Los Angeles is running hot Thursday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 89°F away from the coast, according to the National Weather Service — get outdoor plans done early or after sunset, and keep water handy if you’re inland from the Valley to downtown.
Today’s Setup
A strong upper-level ridge parked just southwest of LA is keeping heights 3 to 4 dam above normal for July, and the National Weather Service LOX office notes today is the warmest day of the stretch, running about a degree above yesterday’s already-warm readings thanks to the weakest onshore flow of the week. Tonight cools to around 67°F under partly cloudy skies with a light southeast breeze of 0 to 5 mph.
Best Window To Be Outside
Mornings before the heat builds and evenings after 6 PM are your friend today. Golfers should grab an early tee time, and anglers will want to be on the water before midday — a Plano Double-Sided Tackle Box, on sale for just $14 this week, is a handy way to stay organized on short notice. Hikers heading up Griffith Park or Runyon Canyon should aim for early light too, and ventilated workout shorts men can help if you’re pushing through midday heat anyway.
Heat, Fog, And What’s Next
Moderate heat impacts continue through Friday, when highs stay near 88°F with patchy coastal fog before 11 AM. Onshore flow strengthens through the weekend, bringing more low clouds to the coast — and even into the lower valleys by Saturday morning — as the ridge slides east and temperatures ease slightly. The NWS says some heat impacts linger regardless, and monsoonal showers and thunderstorms become possible starting Sunday. Temperatures build again Tuesday, potentially reaching Major Heat Risk levels as monsoon moisture adds to the discomfort.
Local Games And Events
It’s a warm, dry gameday setup for the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 at Dodger Stadium — great tailgating weather if you beat the afternoon heat. Grab a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey or Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap and get tickets on SeatGeek before first pitch. Music fans can catch the 5 Seconds of Summer show at Kia Forum on July 11 — look for a 5 Seconds of Summer t-shirt and tickets on StubHub. If you’re headed to Belicofest at BMO Stadium July 12, plan for sun exposure and hydration since it’s an outdoor event.
What To Grill Tonight
With clear skies and light wind, it’s ideal grilling weather — fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer and a grill brush and scraper set make cleanup and doneness one less thing to worry about. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon — Amazon Fresh groceries make it easy to grab everything for tonight’s cookout without an extra store run.
Next Few Days
Friday holds near 88°F with morning coastal fog, then temperatures ease slightly this weekend as the ridge drifts away, though some heat sticks around. Watch for monsoonal shower and thunderstorm chances starting Sunday, and another warm-up Tuesday that could push into Major Heat Risk territory. For more ways to stay comfortable outside, check our outdoor gear deals.
