Downtown Los Angeles started Sunday, May 31, at a mild 57°F under mostly clear skies, and the city is on track to warm into the upper 70s by mid-afternoon. A light southerly breeze will help keep things comfortable for park hangouts and patio lunches, while coastal neighborhoods cling to cooler, hazier mornings.
Afternoon Sunshine And Temperatures
Sunday’s forecast calls for a high near 78°F, with south winds between 0 and 10 mph and mostly sunny skies setting up by mid-morning. Hourly trends keep temperatures climbing into the upper 70s around lunchtime and holding steady through the late afternoon, so outdoor plans are in good shape if you time them for mid-day or later.
Foggy Mornings, Clear Afternoons
Coastal neighborhoods and a few valley spots should be ready for pockets of patchy morning fog that are expected to clear by late morning. The marine layer is most likely to rebuild Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, keeping that gray start and sunny finish pattern going. Inland and downwind locations will warm up first, so if you want maximum sunshine, aim for afternoon plans and, for more context on the setup, check out patchy fog and afternoon sun.
Coastal Hazards And Boaters
A High Surf Advisory remains in effect along parts of the coast through 10 PM PDT Sunday, May 31, and Small Craft Advisories are making waters choppy from mid-afternoon into the evening in channel and nearshore zones. Mariners and beachgoers should stay off exposed rocks and keep a safe distance from breaking waves, and anyone heading out should review the latest guidance from the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Plan Ahead For Your Commute
Drivers along coastal routes should budget extra time for reduced visibility in foggy patches and keep headlights on for the morning commute. Inland trips will be sunnier and warmer by mid-morning. If you are beach-bound or planning time on the water this afternoon, secure loose patio furniture before you leave and check local marine forecasts so you know what you are heading into.
Week Ahead
The coming week looks warm and mostly dry, with the usual pattern of night-and-morning low clouds along the coast that typically thin out by midday. Highs across the basin should hold in the mid-70s to upper-70s. Boaters will want to watch marine forecasts from Tuesday through Thursday, as stronger onshore flow and a deeper marine layer could kick up choppier seas on afternoon tides.
