Los Angeles wakes up under patchy coastal fog this Tuesday, July 28, with that murk burning off by late morning to give way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 88°F — practically made-to-order patio and ballgame weather with zero chance of rain, so grab the sunscreen and get outside.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says patchy fog lingers before 11 AM PT along the coast and into the basin, then it’s clear sailing: mostly sunny, high near 88°F, light south wind at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight lows settle near 67°F with fog returning after 5 AM, a pattern the Area Forecast Discussion expects to repeat most mornings this week along the LA coast.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through early evening is the sweet spot — once the marine layer clears around 11 AM, temps stay warm but not brutal until sunset. Hikers hitting Griffith Park or Runyon Canyon should aim for an early start before the fog lifts and the heat builds, since the discussion flags elevated heat-illness risk day and night thanks to lingering humidity.
Heat Risk Building Toward The Weekend
Forecasters say a weak trough keeps temps 1 to 2 degrees cooler today and Wednesday, but readings still run 2 to 4 degrees above normal — think 80s at the coast, 90s in the Valley, and 98-102°F across the far interior and lower mountains by Wednesday. A stronger upper high builds in by Thursday, nudging highs up again, with widespread moderate to high heat risk expected to return Friday into the weekend. No rain or severe storms are in the local picture.
Gameday And Concert Watch
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Seattle Mariners tonight at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium for World Series Mystery Rings night, with warm, dry conditions all evening. The Los Angeles Angels open a series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, July 29 at Angel Stadium; tailgating conditions look sunny and mild. Grab a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap before you go, and get tickets on SeatGeek or find tickets on StubHub for either series. Music fans can catch Motionless In White at the Kia Forum on Friday, July 31 — pair tickets on StubHub with a Motionless In White t-shirt. The IVE World Tour lands at the Kia Forum Saturday, August 1.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light, breathable layers and sun protection are the move — this UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie deal is worth grabbing before the weekend heat peaks. Morning tee times are calm and humid, so pack a golf towel microfiber, and if you’re firing up a propane gas grill this evening, do it before sunset while the south wind stays light.
Dinner Tonight
With clear skies and no wind to fight, tonight’s a lock for the grill — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to nail your temps and a grill brush and scraper set to keep the grates clean. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect similar fog-then-sun days Wednesday and Thursday with highs near 87°F, then heat ramps back up Friday through the weekend as forecasters watch for moderate to high heat risk returning across the region.
