Downtown Los Angeles woke up socked in under a thick marine layer on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with cool, cloudy skies and temperatures mostly in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Expect a gray start near the coast that should give way to partial sun inland by midafternoon, while nearshore neighborhoods may stay stubbornly overcast. Highs will top out near 68°F today, with lows dipping to the low 50s overnight. South-southwest breezes will be light to moderate, generally 0–10 mph, with some corridors expected to turn gustier later this week.
What To Expect Today
According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, the marine layer is several thousand feet deep this morning and will limit clearing along the immediate coast. That keeps beaches and the LAX corridor gray into the afternoon while many inland neighborhoods see breaks of sun and milder temperatures. Precipitation chances remain very low, around 3–4%, so most of the area will stay dry.
Small Chance Of Drizzle Monday Night
A weak upper low will linger into Monday, keeping the region cool and bringing a slight chance of light rain or drizzle Monday night, May 4, mainly across the mountains and foothills. Forecasts put the overnight chance near 20%, with any precipitation expected to be brief and light between about 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Winds will be light through Monday but could become gusty in places like the Antelope Valley by late Tuesday, so inland residents should secure loose outdoor items.
Late-Week Warmup
Ridging builds midweek, bringing a noticeable warm-up starting Wednesday with highs near 75°F and rising into the low-to-mid 80s by Thursday and Friday. Coastal spots will still see morning low clouds, but inland neighborhoods should see sunnier afternoons and the warmest readings later in the week. Expect dry conditions through the end of the workweek before any change next weekend.
Travel And Outdoor Plans
Morning fog will slow some coastal and near-shore commutes, so allow extra time if you are heading to the beach or the airport on Sunday morning. Mariners should watch for building west-northwest winds later Tuesday and possible small craft advisory conditions on the outer waters midweek. For background on the developing marine layer and the timeline for clearing, see yesterday’s fog-to-sun outlook.
No watches or warnings are in effect for Downtown Los Angeles right now. Check local forecasts and alerts before heading out if your plans are weather dependent.
