Los Angeles is set for a sunny, near 92°F Thursday, one of the last pushes of this week’s heat wave before cooler air moves in. The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles/Oxnard office says today should run 3 to 5 degrees cooler than Wednesday’s peak, but valley spots could still touch the low 100s, so treat midday hours with real caution and keep water on hand.
Today’s Setup
Skies stay mostly sunny across the metro, with only a few patches of morning stratus near the beaches in Santa Monica and Venice before burning off. Winds stay light out of the south at 0 to 10 mph, and the overnight low only dips to around 68°F. The NWS notes lows staying in the 70s is part of what keeps this stretch dangerously warm, even as daytime numbers ease.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get outside early. If you’re hiking Griffith Park or Runyon Canyon, aim for sunrise to 9 a.m. before the afternoon heat builds. Anglers should work that same early window — light winds make dawn a solid fishing window at local piers and lakes. Stocking up beforehand? The Plano Double-Sided Tackle Box Just $14 — Perfect for Spring is worth a look.
Heat And Fog Timing
Relief is coming. Friday brings patchy fog before 11 a.m., then mostly sunny skies with a high near 83°F as onshore flow strengthens and pulls the marine layer back in — forecasters expect a 4 to 8, locally 10-degree, drop from Thursday’s levels. Saturday’s onshore push gets even stronger, bringing morning low clouds along the coast that spread into the valleys, with slower clearing than usual.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light, breathable layers, sunscreen, and a water bottle you’ll actually refill. Men’s sport sandals are a smart call for beach or trail days as temps ease this weekend. Golfers should book an early tee time before the day heats up — Pinemeadow Golf wedges and a golf push cart make an early round more comfortable.
Angels Baseball And Weekend Shows
The Los Angeles Angels host the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, with cooler, near-normal temps for tailgating. Grab a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap and Get tickets on SeatGeek. Saturday night, Evanescence plays Kia Forum — an Evanescence t-shirt makes a good pickup — while Fuerza Regida takes over Dodger Stadium; see our Fuerza Regida concert weather guide for planning tips. Friday, Forrest Frank plays Intuit Dome — more in our Forrest Frank tour guide.
Dinner Tonight
With sunny skies and light wind, tonight is perfect grilling weather — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob all work well on the patio. An instant-read meat thermometer keeps things cooked right, and a grill brush and scraper set makes cleanup painless. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect a gradual cooldown through the weekend as onshore flow builds — Friday and Saturday both land close to normal, with morning clouds slow to clear near the coast. Check outdoor gear deals before your next hike or fishing trip.
