Los Angeles, CA Weather
Los Angeles hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 90°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Los Angeles weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Los Angeles looks sunny, with a high of 54° and an overnight low of 53°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Los Angeles 14-day forecast
About the weather in Los Angeles
Located in California, United States, Los Angeles experiences a semi-arid climate with big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 90°F (32°C) in August and dip to about 66°F (19°C) in January, with around 15.9 inches (404 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Los Angeles weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Record high: 114°F (46°C) · Record low: 32°F (0°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (6 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows around 46°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 114°F (46°C) and dropped as low as 32°F (0°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.5 inches (90 mm) of rain over 6 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Los Angeles brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Los Angeles is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Los Angeles runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Los Angeles is mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (20°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Los Angeles by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 46° | 6 | 3.5 in | 8.3 h/day | 65% |
| February | 69° | 47° | 5 | 2.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 58% |
| March | 70° | 49° | 8 | 2.9 in | 10.2 h/day | 65% |
| April | 76° | 53° | 2 | 0.6 in | 11.1 h/day | 61% |
| May | 76° | 55° | 3 | 0.4 in | 11.4 h/day | 67% |
| June | 83° | 60° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.3 h/day | 65% |
| July | 88° | 64° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.1 h/day | 64% |
| August | 90° | 65° | 1 | 0.4 in | 12.2 h/day | 63% |
| September | 88° | 64° | 1 | 0.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 63% |
| October | 83° | 59° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.1 h/day | 57% |
| November | 75° | 52° | 2 | 0.8 in | 9.3 h/day | 50% |
| December | 67° | 47° | 5 | 3.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 58% |