Heat Advisory
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the
lower to mid 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. Low
temperatures mostly in the 70s.
* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase signif…
Extreme Heat Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid
90s to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS..…
Heat Advisory
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the
lower to mid 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. Low
temperatures mostly in the 70s.
* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnes…
Tomorrow in Los Angeles looks
smoky haze, with a high of 94°
and an overnight low of 79°.
Rain is unlikely (5% chance).
Winds top out near 11 mph,
and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Los Angeles runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 2 mm (0.1 in) while the wet season peaks in January at 3.5 inches (90 mm). Highs range from 66°F (19°C) to 90°F (32°C).
Los Angeles weather: quick facts
Hottest month: August - highs near 90°F (32°C)
Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
Decade extremes (2015-2024): 114°F (46°C) high · 32°F (0°C) low
Wettest month: January (6 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.1 h sun/day)
Climate type:semi-arid
Annual swing: 11°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
Average humidity: 61%
Temperatures through the year
Seven of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is November through May. January is the coolest month, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 46°F (8°C). At its warmest, in August, Los Angeles runs to 90°F (32°C) in the afternoon and back to 65°F (18°C) by dawn. Relative humidity averages 61% across the year, drier than about 84% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
Days and nights are about 12°C apart on average - wider than 93% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 114°F (46°C) and the lowest daily minimum 32°F (0°C).
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring is pleasantly warm here - highs near 74°F (23°C), nights near 52°F (11°C), and rain comes on about 13 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
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 sparse, near 17 mm (0.7 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Los Angeles runs hot: 82°F (28°C) by day, 58°F (15°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 1.7 inches (42 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Winter (December through February)
Winter stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 67°F (20°C), nights near 47°F (8°C), and rain comes on about 16 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Los Angeles by month
Monthly averages for Los Angeles based on 2015–2024 weather data.
August, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 65°F (18°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 114°F (46°C).
When is Los Angeles at its coldest?
January, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 46°F (8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 32°F (0°C).
Which month is wettest in Los Angeles?
January, at 3.5 inches (90 mm) over about 6 days. July is the driest month, at 2 mm (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Los Angeles?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Los Angeles shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Is Los Angeles humid?
Relative humidity averages 61% across the year, which reads as moderate. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best time to visit Los Angeles is generally January to June, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 4 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Is Los Angeles a wet city?
15.9 inches (404 mm) a year across 37 wet days - less than 88% of the cities we cover.