Clear skies and pleasant afternoons are in store for Los Angeles, complemented by a warming trend across the Southwest. Read on to see what this sunny week holds for us!

As Los Angeles basks in steady temperatures of 75 degrees with clear skies this afternoon, the broader Southwest feels the heat with highs reaching up to 105 degrees in Las Vegas. Discover more about these pleasant conditions and how they’ll change through the week, from city-specific forecasts to a broad regional overview. On the Regional Radar, the Southwest is largely under clear conditions with minor weather systems. A slim band of clouds is approaching the coast near San Diego, while Phoenix enjoys clear skies. Flagstaff shows some cloud cover, with no major precipitation expected. Ely remains dry and clear, complementing the widespread fair weather across Nevada and California.
This afternoon in Los Angeles, temperatures will remain steady at 75 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Winds are expected to come from the south at 7 miles per hour, gradually shifting to the south-southwest at 8 miles per hour by evening. As the sun sets, temperatures will dip slightly to 73 degrees while maintaining a mostly sunny outlook. Enjoy the pleasant afternoon weather with just a touch of breeze.
This afternoon, it’s heating up across the Southwest. Las Vegas tops the charts with a toasty high of 105 degrees, while Phoenix isn’t far behind at 99 degrees.. Bakersfield also experiences significant warmth, reaching 102 degrees. Meanwhile, the coastal city of San Diego remains mild, with a high of 74 degrees.
Tonight, Los Angeles will cool down to 62 degrees, while San Francisco drops to 57. Expect a chilly 51 in Flagstaff, with Ely just a bit cooler at 51 degrees as well. Las Vegas will remain warmer at 77 degrees, but watch for significant temperature drops across the region into the night.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect a sizzling high of 103 degrees, while Las Vegas will reach a hot 101. Bakersfield is set for a warm afternoon with highs around 97 degrees, and Fresno is following closely at 94. In contrast, San Francisco will remain cooler, peaking at 63 degrees, highlighting a significant temperature gradient across the region.
A warming trend spreads across the Southwest, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Coastal areas in Southern California, including Los Angeles, may experience patchy morning fog that clears by noon. As a high-pressure system strengthens, anticipate dry conditions with clear skies. In the high desert regions, afternoon gusty winds up to 25 mph might create localized dust issues. Little to no precipitation is forecasted, ensuring clear outdoor plans through Tuesday.
The UV index in Los Angeles is expected to be a very high 11 on both Sunday and Monday. This means incredibly fast burn times of about 11 minutes in direct sunlight!