Los Angeles is gearing up for a heat wave with temperatures rising. Find out how to stay cool and what days have the best weather forecasted for outdoor activities.

This week in Los Angeles, expect varying temperatures with highs peaking up to 91 degrees. Learn the importance of staying hydrated, UV protection, and planning your days around the cooler mornings and evenings. Explore tips for beating the heat and staying safe during this summer scorcher.
The Southwest region is seeing hot, mostly clear conditions across most areas, with a few notable exceptions. Reno and Ely are sunny and very warm this afternoon. Flagstaff and Cedar City have increasing clouds with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. San Francisco and Los Angeles remain dry—low clouds near the Bay, sunshine building inland, and LA running hot under an Extreme Heat Warning. Farther east, Phoenix is clear and dangerously hot with an Extreme Heat Warning, and Las Vegas stays hot, mostly dry, with periods of clouds.
In Los Angeles, tomorrow morning will be a calm start with temperatures around 72 degrees at 9 AM, rising slightly to 74 degrees by 11 AM. Expect a mix of clouds with some sun peeking through later in the morning. A light southeast breeze at 3 miles per hour provides a gentle backdrop to a comfortable morning.
Tomorrow, Phoenix will see scorching highs around 110 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Las Vegas is expected to reach 105 degrees, maintaining the heat wave sweeping through the region. Bakersfield and Fresno will also be warm, both hitting 105 degrees, under strong high pressure. San Diego will experience a more moderate high of 85 degrees, while Los Angeles will warm up to 90 degrees. Flagstaff stands out with a cooler high of 83 degrees, providing some relief from the widespread heat.
For the Southwest on Saturday, a pattern of spotty thunderstorms can be expected across parts of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, with Ely and Cedar City seeing afternoon showers that could bring localized downpours. Flagstaff might experience some late-day storms, possibly affecting outdoor activities. Southern California remains dry with clear skies, but keep an eye out for some isolated showers around San Bernardino. Temperatures across the region will hover around normal with no significant shifts, maintaining a warm outlook through the rest of the weekend. Be prepared for possible isolated thunderstorm activity and monitor for brief heavy rain in localized areas.
With a UV index of 8 today in Los Angeles, be prepared for intense sun exposure and a quick burn time of just 12 minutes. Tomorrow, the UV index remains high at 7, with a slightly longer burn time of 15 minutes. Make sure to wear sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses to stay protected!
For the 7-day forecast in Los Angeles: Saturday: A warm day with partly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 91 degrees and a low of 69 degrees. Sunday: Slightly cooler under partly sunny skies, with temperatures hitting 89 degrees during the day and dropping to 69 degrees at night. Monday: Sunshine takes over with a high of 88 degrees and a nighttime low of 66 degrees. Tuesday: Enjoy clear skies; temperatures will peak at a pleasant 85 degrees and cool to 65 degrees. Wednesday: Another sunny day on the horizon, warming up to 86 degrees with an overnight low of 66 degrees. Thursday: Expect mostly sunny conditions, as the temperature reaches 86 degrees and dips to 67 degrees overnight. Friday: More of that sunny weather with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 67 degrees.