Los Angeles wakes up to patchy fog Tuesday morning, but skies clear to mostly sunny with a high near 87°F by afternoon — a classic August day for the coast and valleys, with no rain in sight. Grab sunscreen, plan outdoor time for midday onward, and expect the marine layer to burn off by late morning.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says a low, roughly 1,000-foot marine layer is bringing patchy fog before 11 a.m., especially near the coast, before mostly sunny conditions take over. Winds stay light out of the south-southwest at 0 to 10 mph. Tonight cools to a comfortable low around 66°F with partly cloudy skies. Just inland, valley highs are running warm for August — think 90 to 101°F away from the coast — while the far interior and lower mountains (Antelope Valley, Cuyama Valley, northern Ventura mountains) are baking under a heat warning with highs of 100 to 109°F, so save strenuous outdoor plans there for early morning.
Best Window To Be Outside
Once the fog lifts, midday through early evening is your best stretch — dry, warm, and breezy near the coast. It’s a strong fishing window this week; anglers heading to the piers or local lakes can lean on a portable fish finder and stock up on catfish bait dip worms or a crappie jig kit before heading out.
Golf And Heat Risk
Morning tee times beat the fog, but once skies clear this is prime golf weather across the valleys and coast — just hydrate. A Yeti rambler bottle 26oz keeps water cold through 18 holes as temps climb toward the mid-80s.
Game Day & Concert Watch
Los Angeles Football Club hosts Chivas Guadalajara in the 2026 Leagues Cup on Wednesday, August 5 at BMO Stadium — dry, mild evening conditions expected, good news for supporters. Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re heading down. Thursday, August 6 brings RÜFÜS DU SOL to the Kia Forum as part of their North America 2026 tour; check out our RÜFÜS DU SOL concert guide and grab a RÜFÜS DU SOL t-shirt before the show.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light layers work for the foggy morning, switching to sun protection by afternoon. Anglers and beachgoers can check out the UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie deal, a smart pickup with sunny afternoons on tap all week. Browse more outdoor gear deals while you’re at it.
Tonight’s Dinner
Warm, dry evenings like this are made for the grill — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob hit the spot. An instant-read meat thermometer and a grill brush and scraper set make cleanup and doneness easy. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday looks nearly identical — sunny, high near 86°F, low around 66°F overnight. The NWS long-term outlook notes a monsoon push arriving by the weekend, raising humidity and keeping overnight lows elevated, especially for interior heat-warning areas. Coastal and valley conditions should stay dry and comfortable through the week.
