Riverside, CA is waking up to full sunshine and a high near 91°F today — a few degrees above average for mid-June in the Inland Empire — so get your outdoor plans locked in before noon and hydrate early.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service has a warm air mass parked over the region, pushing Inland Empire valleys like Moreno Valley, San Bernardino, and downtown Riverside into the mid-80s to mid-90s. West winds will run 0–10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. One important note for mountain and foothill folks: NWS forecasters are tracking a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms on the desert slopes of the local mountains — think the eastern San Bernardino National Forest and areas near Cajon Pass — developing after around 1 PM PT today. Drying follows on Wednesday and Thursday.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your sweet spot is before 10 AM. The Santa Ana foothills and valley floors heat up fast once the sun clears the ridgeline. A morning walk at Fairmount Park or an early round at Jurupa Hills is far more enjoyable than pushing through the afternoon heat. Tonight cools to a pleasant 64°F — solid patio weather. A TIKI Brand smokeless fire pit makes those warm-but-breezy Inland Empire evenings feel like summer at its best.
Heat Risk
Today’s 91°F runs 5–10 degrees above average for the desert communities and a few above average for the valleys. Stay hydrated and limit sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM PT. An insulated tumbler 30oz is worth tossing in your bag — ice doesn’t last long out here in June. If you’re out for errands, a pair of quick dry swim trunks doubles as great hot-weather casual wear. Good news: a meaningful cooldown arrives Thursday with a high of 84°F, dropping a few degrees below average, and NWS says that trend continues through the weekend.
Upcoming Events & Gameday Weather
If you’re heading to Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs on Wednesday, June 17, expect a warm evening — Wednesday still runs near 90°F across the region before cooling. Dress light; a breathable Shakira t-shirt is perfect for an outdoor-adjacent desert venue. Grab your seats via Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek while they last.
Dodgers fans making the trip to Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays on June 17 will find considerably more comfortable conditions in LA than in the IE. Pack your Los Angeles Dodgers jersey and a Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap for sun coverage during the early innings.
Skip the Oven Tonight
With 91°F on the dial, this is a no-cook dinner kind of day. Cold Thai noodle salad, a build-your-own wrap bar, or smoothie bowls hit the spot without adding heat to your kitchen. Blend up a cooling smoothie bowl with a high-powered blender and keep everything ice-cold in an insulated tumbler 30oz. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday: Patchy morning fog burns off by 8 AM PT, then sunny with a high near 90°F and west winds gusting to 25 mph. Wednesday night: Another round of fog possible after 5 AM PT, low near 62°F. Thursday: Real relief — high of 84°F, a few degrees below average, with SW winds 0–10 mph. NWS says the cooling continues through the weekend before warming again by the middle of next week. With temps dropping, this weekend looks ideal for a Big Bear or Joshua Tree day trip — check our outdoor gear deals before you head out.
