Tonight’s weather across the Southwest promises clear and starlit skies. Dive into our detailed forecasts for Los Angeles and neighboring regions to plan your perfect evening outdoors.

Welcome to your evening weather update by Amy Freeze. As the sun sets over Los Angeles, we see the skies clearing up, ushering a beautiful night ahead. Our forecast stretches from sunny San Diego to the precipitation break in Bakersfield and Fresno, and all the way to the slight chill in Cedar City’s mountains. Unfolding each city’s climate tale, we advise you on how to navigate this varied weather landscape. From temperate lows to surprising highs, stay updated here at Weather Command.
Over the Southwest, clear skies dominate from Los Angeles to San Diego, providing sunny and dry conditions. As we move inland, Bakersfield and Fresno are experiencing a break from precipitation. Slightly north, Reno is expecting mixed precipitation. In the mountains near Cedar City, rain showers are persisting, accompanied by light snow at higher altitudes. Ely is witnessing light rain moving southeast while Salt Lake City is dealing with rain showers pushing through.
This evening in Los Angeles, temperatures will gradually drop from 59 degrees at 8 PM to 55 degrees by midnight. Winds will start from the south-southwest at 8 miles per hour, easing to 3 miles per hour from the south by 12 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies initially, transitioning to mostly cloudy conditions as the night progresses.
Flagstaff dips to a brisk 35 degrees, while Ely will be even colder at 36. Las Vegas manages a relatively mild 62, but nearby Cedar City will cool down to 45. Bakersfield will experience a low of 51, and Los Angeles is forecasted at 52. In contrast, Phoenix will remain warm at 65 degrees.
High temperatures in the Southwest will be notably warm tomorrow, with many areas experiencing readings above average for this time of year. Phoenix is expected to soar to a high of 93 degrees, while Las Vegas will reach 84 degrees. In Southern California, Los Angeles is cooler at 61 degrees, and San Diego will see a pleasant 63 degrees. Fresno anticipates a high of 69 degrees, staying mild, while Bakersfield warms up to 72 degrees.
A high-pressure system will maintain clear skies over Arizona and New Mexico, with temperatures soaring to the mid-80s. Expect gusty winds to develop by afternoon, particularly along the New Mexico-Texas border, increasing the fire danger. Locally heavy rainfall in Southern California is possible as low-pressure moves in, creating tricky travel conditions in mountain areas. Watch out for scattered thunderstorms along the Sierra Nevada. As this system exits, cooler air will sweep across Nevada and Utah, leading to a slight dip in temperatures by Wednesday evening.
In Los Angeles, the UV index is expected to be high both Thursday and Friday, with a level of 7. This means sun exposure can result in a burn in just about 20 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Los Angeles: Thursday: Cloudy skies with a high of 63 degrees and a low around 53 degrees. Friday: Expect partly cloudy conditions with temperatures reaching 61 degrees during the day and dropping to 52 degrees at night. Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 50 degrees. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with temperatures peaking at 60 degrees and a low of 51 degrees. Monday: A clear day is ahead, with the high at 64 degrees and the low at 53 degrees. Tuesday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 69 degrees and cooling down to 55 degrees overnight. Wednesday: Continue enjoying mostly clear conditions with a comfortable high of 66 degrees and a low of 55 degrees.