Discover how Los Angeles’ weather shifts from scorching days to cool, cloudy evenings. Dive into the details with Amy Freeze as she breaks down the forecast for the upcoming week.

This week in Los Angeles, ready yourself for a weather roller-coaster! Starting with searing highs and transitioning to cooler, cloud-packed evenings, we detail daily conditions, ideal activities, and safety tips during high UV index days. Exclusive insights include the contrast between coastal and inland temperatures and advanced predictions for storm chances.
The Southwest region is seeing a mix of weather conditions today. Showers are scattered along the coast from San Francisco to San Diego, bringing some relief to drought-affected areas. Ely is experiencing clouds with overcast conditions also in Cedar City. Las Vegas remains dry under clear skies. Flagstaff is under cloud cover, signaling a chance for light rain later in the day.
This evening in Los Angeles, anticipate a transition from clear skies to a partly cloudy night. Temperatures start at 72 degrees at 9 PM, cooling to 65 by 11 PM, and reaching 62 degrees at 1 AM. Winds are moderate, coming from the south at 9 to 5 miles per hour.
Tonight in the Southwest, Phoenix will remain warm with a low of 84 degrees. Flagstaff drops to a cooler 52 degrees, signaling a notable temperature shift. Las Vegas will see a low of 77 degrees, while Los Angeles cools down to 61. Expect Bakersfield to settle at 73 degrees, rounding out a mild evening across California’s inland areas.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect a scorching high of 106 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Las Vegas is also heating up, with temperatures reaching 97 degrees, a trend reflecting the influence of persistent high-pressure systems in the region. Bakersfield will see a high of 102 degrees, while Fresno matches that with the same temperature. In Los Angeles, the high will be more moderate at 78 degrees, providing a brief respite from the intense heat. Farther north, San Francisco will only reach 63 degrees, illustrating a stark contrast in weather patterns across the Southwest.
A sunny start across the Southwest will shift as a cold front advances from the Pacific later tomorrow, bringing scattered thunderstorms by late afternoon. From Arizona to New Mexico, anticipate isolated storm activity with potential gusty winds and minor flooding risks in vulnerable areas. Expect temperatures to dip slightly from Sacramento to Phoenix as cloud cover increases. Southern California could see coastal showers, particularly around the Los Angeles Basin, leading to a slick evening commute.
The UV index for Los Angeles on Tuesday is very high at 11, with a burn time of just 11 minutes under direct sunlight. Similarly, Wednesday remains at a UV index of 11.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 60 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high of 70 degrees and low of 62 degrees. Thursday: Partly cloudy, temperatures reaching 71 degrees with a low of 61 degrees. Friday: A mostly clear day with a high of 73 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Saturday: Clear skies, peaking at 75 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Monday: Mostly clear, expect a high of 75 degrees and a nighttime low of 63 degrees.