Experiencing LA’s weather transitions? From clear skies to the bracing high temperatures, find out what this week has in store across Los Angeles and the broader Southwest.

Los Angeles is poised to enjoy clear skies this week, with mild nightly temperatures making for perfect evening outings. The forecast across the Southwest shows predominantly dry conditions with notable highs: Las Vegas and Phoenix heat up, while San Diego offers a cooler alternative. Be sure to check our tips on staying safe under the very high UV index and navigate the incoming rain showers in Northern California with ease.
A quiet pattern dominates much of the Southwest, with mainly dry conditions persisting. Redding and San Francisco are experiencing clear skies, providing a break from any precipitation. Light rain showers are present near Salt Lake City, with the possibility of spreading into Ely soon. Las Vegas and Phoenix remain dry under clear skies, making for a pleasant day in the desert.
For this evening in Los Angeles, anticipate mostly sunny skies with mild temperatures. At 9 PM, temperatures will be around 72 degrees, accompanied by a gentle south wind at 7 mph. By 11 PM, temperatures will dip to 66 degrees with winds shifting slightly to the south at 5 mph, and skies remain mostly sunny. As midnight approaches, the temperature will further cool to 64 degrees, with a light south-southeast breeze at 4 mph and mostly clear skies.
Tonight, Las Vegas will see a low of 59 degrees, while Phoenix remains much warmer at 82 degrees. In contrast, Flagstaff is set to drop to 49 degrees, marking a chilly night for the high country. Farther west, San Francisco will cool to 52 degrees, and Los Angeles can expect a low of 60.
Tomorrow, Phoenix will soar to a blistering 108 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Las Vegas isn’t far behind, with a forecast high of 106 degrees. Bakersfield will reach a hot 97 degrees, while Fresno sees a high of 95. San Diego remains cooler at 73 degrees, providing a mild contrast to the inland heatwave.
A high-pressure system continues to dominate over the desert Southwest tomorrow, maintaining clear and sunny skies with highs potentially reaching the mid-90s. Meanwhile, the coastal regions, particularly Northern California, brace for a series of rain showers that could lead to tricky driving conditions. Expect rain to start in the morning and persist throughout the day, with the potential for isolated thunderstorms by the afternoon. Southern California, especially the San Bernardino Valley, also sees scattered showers, though not as heavy as the north.
The UV index in Los Angeles is very high at 10 on both Wednesday and Thursday, with an estimated burn time of just 12 minutes.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 60 degrees. Thursday: Continuation of mostly cloudy skies, reaching 71 degrees during the day and dropping to 61 degrees at night. Friday: Mostly cloudy again with temperatures peaking at 71 degrees and cooling to 61 degrees. Saturday: Partly sunny with highs of 76 degrees, and lows around 61 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear with a daytime high of 76 degrees and a nighttime low of 62 degrees. Monday: Clear skies, a high of 74 degrees, and a low of 60 degrees. Tuesday: Another sunny day with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 62 degrees.