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Los Angeles Weather Forecast

Los Angeles weather: 70°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 70°F now🕔 2:38 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.8 million

Summary

Los Angeles is a city in California. Los Angeles is known for Hollywood, beaches and museums. It has a population of about 3.8 million.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Los Angeles with mainly clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 67°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Los Angeles 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is 6.1°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Los Angeles today at 9.9/10. 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.

Active alerts for Los Angeles

⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Los Angeles right now

🌙
70°F
Mainly clear · feels like 76°F
Humidity91%
Wind0 mph ENE
Gusts1 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover24%
Pressure1002 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality73 · Moderate
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset7:32 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 58%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:38 AM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

See the Los Angeles forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

2 AM🌙69°1%1 mph
3 AM☁️69°1%2 mph
4 AM☁️69°1%1 mph
5 AM☁️68°1%3 mph
6 AM🌙67°1%3 mph
7 AM☀️69°1%3 mph
8 AM☀️75°1%1 mph
9 AM☀️81°0%2 mph
10 AM☀️87°1%3 mph
11 AM☀️91°1%4 mph
12 PM☀️96°1%6 mph
1 PM☀️95°1%9 mph
2 PM94°1%9 mph
3 PM☁️94°1%9 mph
4 PM☁️91°1%9 mph
5 PM☀️87°1%8 mph
6 PM☀️84°2%7 mph
7 PM🌙80°2%6 mph
8 PM🌙76°2%4 mph
9 PM🌙74°1%3 mph
10 PM🌙72°1%2 mph
11 PM🌙71°1%2 mph
12 AM🌙69°1%2 mph
1 AM🌙68°1%2 mph

16-day forecast for Los Angeles

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21☁️ Overcast96° / 67°2%9 mph8
Sat, Aug 22☀️ Clear sky93° / 65°1%9 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☀️ Clear sky96° / 78°0%12 mph8
Mon, Aug 24☀️ Clear sky96° / 79°0%12 mph8
Tue, Aug 25☀️ Clear sky98° / 81°1%12 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☀️ Clear sky96° / 79°1%10 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌤️ Mainly clear96° / 80°0%10 mph8
Fri, Aug 28🌤️ Mainly clear97° / 79°0%10 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☀️ Clear sky95° / 77°0%11 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌤️ Mainly clear92° / 78°0%11 mph8
Mon, Aug 31🌤️ Mainly clear90° / 76°0%11 mph8
Tue, Sep 1☀️ Clear sky86° / 71°3%9 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast89° / 70°7%10 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast94° / 77°11%10 mph8
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast95° / 78°9%10 mph6
Sat, Sep 5☀️ Clear sky-- / --5%--

Climate in Los Angeles month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January67°46°2,1 in★★★★
February67°48°6,5 in★★★☆☆
March73°51°2,0 in★★★★
April74°53°0,6 in★★★★★
May77°57°0,1 in★★★★★
June82°60°0,1 in★★★★★
July88°64°0,0 in★★★★★
August90°64°0,9 in★★★★★
September86°64°1,0 in★★★★★
October82°58°0,8 in★★★★★
November73°52°3,1 in★★★★
December69°49°4,5 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Los Angeles

73
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.522.8 µg/m³
PM1025.6 µg/m³
Ozone4 µg/m³
NO₂56.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset7:32 PM
Daylight13h 13m
Solar noon12:55 PM
Golden hour (am)6:19 AM - 7:19 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:32 PM - 7:32 PM
Blue hour (am)5:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 58%
Moonrise3:25 PM
Moonset12:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Los Angeles

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★★★☆☆

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Weather by airport in Los Angeles

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Weather by beach in Los Angeles

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Weather by district in Los Angeles

4 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas

Weather by zip / postal code in Los Angeles

3 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas

Weather by area code in Los Angeles

1 area codes mapped in this atlas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Los Angeles?

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

What is the weather like in Los Angeles right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

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

What time zone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:38 AM.

How many people live in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has a population of approximately 3.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Los Angeles?

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?

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

What places are in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles covers 11 places in this atlas, including Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles International Airport, Santa Monica State Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and Santa Monica.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 21, 2026 at 2:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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