This week, the Southwest sees a mix from hot daytime temps to cooler, comfortable nights. Salt Lake City anticipates a cozy cloudy evening today. Read more for temperatures in your city!

In this detailed coverage of the Southwest’s weather, we encounter a spectrum of conditions from Salt Lake City’s cloudy calm to Bakersfield’s blazing highs. Whether you’re bracing for 100+ degrees in Phoenix or enjoying the milder 60s by the coast, our guide offers preparation tips and insights into upcoming weather phenomena. Don’t miss our safety guide for intense UV days!
The Southwest region is experiencing scattered showers primarily concentrated from Cedar City down towards Flagstaff, with rain moving eastward. Slight cloud cover is found over Reno, but areas like Las Vegas and Ely remain dry. San Francisco and along the central California coast appear clear as clouds are not present. High pressure over the region keeps Los Angeles and San Diego sunny and warm.
In Salt Lake City this evening, expect cloudy skies as temperatures gradually decrease from 83 degrees at 9 PM to 76 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will remain light, coming from the south-southeast at 8 miles per hour for most of the evening, shifting slightly east-southeast by 11 PM. The cloud cover will continue to prevail into the night, creating a cozy, overcast atmosphere in the region.
Tonight in the Southwest, temperatures will dip significantly with Albuquerque reaching a low of 50 degrees. Phoenix will remain warmer at 66, while Las Vegas cools down to 78. Flagstaff is expected to see a brisk 51 degrees, and Reno drops to 50.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, Las Vegas will see a sizzling high of 103 degrees, with temperatures well above average for this time of year. Phoenix is expected to reach a scorching 104 degrees, maintaining its streak of excessive heat. In contrast, San Diego will enjoy a cooler day with a high of 79 degrees, while Los Angeles warms up to 80 degrees. Bakersfield is set to hit 96 degrees, demonstrating overall elevated temperatures across much of the region.
In the Southwest, expect dry conditions with abundant sunshine persisting through tomorrow. Keep an eye on the sky in eastern Arizona and New Mexico, where isolated thunderstorms might develop later in the day. While widespread rain is not anticipated, any storms could bring brief heavy downpours and gusty winds. Temperatures are set to remain warm, with highs reaching into the low 90s.
Salt Lake City’s UV index will reach a high of 6 today, with a burn time of approximately 23 minutes under clear skies. On Friday, the UV index rises to 8, with a significantly reduced burn time of just 17 minutes. Remember to use sunscreen and wear a hat to protect yourself from the strong sun exposure!
For the 7-day outlook in Salt Lake City: Thursday: Clouds clearing out later, with a high reaching 85 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Friday: Partly cloudy skies, temperatures will have a high of 86 degrees and a low of 67 degrees. Saturday: Expect clear conditions, with the thermometer hitting a high of 90 degrees and dipping to a low of 62 degrees. Sunday: It’s going to be clear and warm, with a high soaring to 92 degrees and an overnight low of 64 degrees. Monday: Mostly clear skies, a high of 95 degrees will be reached, with the low at 69 degrees. Tuesday: Enjoy mostly clear skies as temperatures rise to a high of 97 degrees and settle at a low of 70 degrees. Wednesday: The heat peaks with mostly clear conditions, a high of 99 degrees and a low of 70 degrees.