County in California

Los Angeles County Travel Guide

Los Angeles County travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 87°F now🕔 6:00 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 9.7 million

Active alerts for Los Angeles County

⚠️Extreme Heat Warning · Severe
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 24 at 12:44PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 12:44PM PDT until August 25 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Summary

Los Angeles County is a county in California. Los Angeles County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 9.7 million.

Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Los Angeles County with clear sky. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 69°F to 98°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Los Angeles County is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Disneyland Resort and Channel Islands National Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 98°F is 8.5°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Los Angeles County today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Los Angeles County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 34°3′7.9″N 118°14′37.3″W (34.0522, -118.2437)

Weather in Los Angeles County right now

☀️
87°F
Clear sky · feels like 88°F
Humidity43%
Wind8 mph W
Gusts11 mph
UV index2 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1001 hPa
VisibilityGood · 11 mi
Air quality79 · Moderate
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset7:29 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 86%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:00 PM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☀️ 94° / 79°

Clear sky · 1% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

⛅ 89° / 75°

Partly cloudy · 1% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Los Angeles County

TypeCounty
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°3′7.9″N 118°14′37.3″W (34.0522, -118.2437)
Population9.700.000
Local time6:00 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Los Angeles County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Los Angeles County.

Best time to visit Los Angeles County

Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Los Angeles County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Los Angeles International AirportLAX12 miLos Angeles
San Diego International AirportSAN109 miSan Diego
Harry Reid International AirportLAS224 miLas Vegas

Explore Los Angeles County

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Los Angeles County?

Los Angeles County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 34.0522, -118.2437. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles County right now?

It is currently 87°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 43% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles County?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Los Angeles County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Los Angeles County in?

Los Angeles County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 6:00 PM.

How many people live in Los Angeles County?

Los Angeles County has a population of approximately 9.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Los Angeles County?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 12 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 109 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 224 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Los Angeles County?

Popular options include Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park, Coronado Beach and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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