Approaching the final days of December, Los Angeles locals can expect to see a shift in the weather. As reported by the National Weather Service, today offers a classic Southern California vista, sunny skies with highs around 70 degrees. However, as the sun sets, we're set to see a gradual increase in cloud coverage, with temperatures dipping to a cooler 49 degrees.
Heading into Tuesday, the city will remain mostly engulfed by clouds with highs hovering near 71 degrees. Weather patterns begin to to definitely change Tuesday night, where there's a 30 percent chance of rain emerging past the witching hour. The forecast predicts "less than a tenth of an inch possible" in terms of rainfall, a small yet notable uptick in this dry season.
By midweek, Wednesday articulates a clearer call for rain, likely after morning hours, with a 60% chance of precipitation. The day's temps are predicted to peak around 68 degrees, and while the rainfall may not break records, "between a tenth and quarter of an inch" is on the horizon.
Revelers may need to stash away their sunglasses for the New Year's Day outdoor plans. A hearty 90% chance of rain awaits to set the tone for the start of 2026, still, with the mercury expected to push to a moderate 63 degrees. The subsequent days continue this wet trend, with rain likely on Friday, and carrying into the weekend with highs staying consistently in the low 60s.
Citizens looking forward to the weekend should brace for potentially soggy conditions. "Saturday rain likely," is the succinct outlook by the National Weather Service, dampening spirits for any outdoor activities. As we roll into Sunday, there's still "a chance of rain" persisting amidst mostly cloudy skies and highs remaining around 62 degrees, promising a cool and likely wet end to the week.
