This July, enjoy clear evenings in LA while bracing for varied temperatures and scattered showers across the Southwest. Keep abreast of daily weather changes with our updates!

Los Angeles Evening News – 07/03/2025 brings you the latest weather trends impacting the Southwest this summer. Enjoy beautiful Los Angeles sunsets or prepare for rain in Nevada and Utah. With a temperature rollercoaster affecting cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas, ensure you’re ready. Check out our daily updates for temperature shifts and safety tips to tackle the high UV index and potential localized flooding.
Rain showers are sweeping through Nevada and extending into southern Utah, with Ely and Cedar City experiencing precipitation. Bright radar returns suggest substantial rain near Flagstaff. Meanwhile, the California coastline, including San Francisco and San Diego, is benefiting from a clear and dry evening. Winds in Las Vegas remain moderate as the region stays mostly rain-free.
For this evening in Los Angeles, temperatures will start at 72 degrees at 9 PM, dropping to a cooler 63 degrees by 1 AM. Expect clear skies with plenty of sunshine initially, transitioning to partly cloudy as the night progresses. Winds will be light, coming from the south-southwest at around 7 miles per hour, calming to a gentle 4 miles per hour by midnight.
Tonight, low temperatures in the Southwest will feature notable drops, with Las Vegas reaching a chilly 48 degrees. Flagstaff is expected to cool down to 51 degrees, while San Diego will settle at a mild 63. In contrast, Phoenix will remain much warmer, with a low of 78 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, Phoenix is expected to soar to a blistering 104 degrees, marking above-average temperatures for the area. Las Vegas won’t be far behind, reaching a high of 103 degrees, also above the seasonal norm. Bakersfield is set to hit 96 degrees, while Los Angeles will be milder at 80 degrees. Fresno will enjoy a warm day with highs around 94 degrees.
A weather shift is on the horizon for the Southwest, bringing scattered showers primarily to the inland areas of Southern California through Thursday. Expect some isolated thunderstorms, especially across the higher terrain where brief heavy downpours may occur. Meanwhile, temperatures will remain relatively warm, reaching the low to mid-80s in the desert areas. A weak frontal boundary will meander through the region, enhancing instability and leading to increased cloudiness. Though not widespread, localized flooding in poor drainage areas is a concern where heavier rain occurs.
Today in Los Angeles, the UV index is very high at 11, with a burn time of just 11 minutes in direct sunlight. By tomorrow, expect similar conditions as the UV index remains at 11. Make sure to limit sun exposure and use plenty of sunscreen to protect your skin!
Thursday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Friday: Expect mostly clear conditions, warming up slightly with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. Saturday: Another mostly clear day, temperatures reaching up to 74 degrees and a nighttime low of 61 degrees. Sunday: Enjoy clear skies with a comfortable high of 76 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. Monday: Clear and sunny, with daytime temperatures peaking at 75 degrees and lows around 62 degrees. Tuesday: Mostly clear weather, as temperatures climb to 80 degrees with a low of 67 degrees. Wednesday: Clear conditions prevail, with a warm high of 83 degrees and a low of 67 degrees.