Los Angeles enjoys clear skies with warm and pleasant temperatures, making it a perfect retreat from the Southwest’s heatwave. Check out all you need to know about today’s weather in our latest update.

This week in Los Angeles promises clear skies with temperatures consistently pleasant around 76 degrees, providing a serene escape from the soaring temperatures hitting other parts of the Southwest. Phoenix scorches at 116 degrees, while San Francisco remains cool at 64 degrees. As a high-pressure system persists, we explore how this distinct weather pattern affects your daily plans and safety precautions needed under the very high UV index. More detailed insights are available on our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/ The Southwest region’s radar shows a variety of weather conditions today. In Northern California, particularly around Redding, rain showers can be expected. Bakersfield and Los Angeles are experiencing clear conditions, but farther east in Flagstaff, some clouds and potential light rain could be setting in. Farther north, Ely and Salt Lake City are also seeing clear skies, while Phoenix remains dry and sunny.
For the afternoon hours in Los Angeles, temperatures will be consistent around 76 degrees, accompanied by a gentle southwest wind of 7 to 9 miles per hour. As the afternoon progresses into the evening, skies transition from mostly sunny to completely sunny, with a temperature dip to 73 degrees by 8 PM.
In the Southwest region today, we’re seeing some extreme temperatures. Phoenix is sweltering with a high of 116 degrees, while Las Vegas is not far behind at a hot 110. Bakersfield is heating up to 103 degrees, while Fresno reaches a high of 99. In contrast, San Francisco stays much cooler at 64 degrees. Flagstaff also offers some relief with a pleasant high of 89 degrees.
Tonight, Las Vegas will see a low of 62 degrees, while Flagstaff drops to a cooler 50 degrees. Ely is forecasted to hit 42 degrees, marking a notable dip in temperatures. In California, Bakersfield will cool down to 59 degrees, with San Francisco at 52. Expect a mild 61 degrees in Los Angeles, while San Diego remains warmer at 60 degrees.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect a scorching high of 109 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Las Vegas is also heating up, with temperatures reaching an eye-popping 105 degrees, influenced by a high-pressure system dominating the region. Bakersfield will warm up to a warm 90 degrees, while Fresno sees a comfortable 87 degrees. Los Angeles will enjoy a milder day, hitting 76 degrees, making it a pleasant option for those avoiding the heat. San Francisco will remain cooler than the rest at 64 degrees, as coastal marine air keeps temperatures in check.
A cold front will sweep through the Southwest tomorrow, bringing gusty winds and a dip in temperatures, particularly across Arizona and New Mexico. Expect scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon from Flagstaff to Albuquerque, with the potential for isolated heavy downpours. The California coast will remain dry, but inland valleys could see an uptick in wind speeds by evening. As the front clears, cooler and drier conditions will settle by late Wednesday, with temperatures dropping about five degrees across main cities in the region.
The UV index in Los Angeles is expected to be very high at 10 on both Thursday and Friday, with burn times as short as 12 minutes under direct sunlight.