Downtown Los Angeles started Sunday, May 24, under a blanket of patchy fog, with temperatures in the mid‑50s and a quick warmup queued up by midday. Skies are expected to clear to mostly sunny by afternoon, with highs near 73°F today and around 72°F on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day). Southwest winds stay on the lighter side overall, but gusts could still push into the 20 mph range.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
This is classic May Gray. Low clouds and patchy fog will hug the coast and creep into nearby valleys through the late‑morning hours, then give way to sunshine by midday. Inland neighborhoods should climb into the low 70s while coastal spots linger in the 60s. Forecasters expect this setup to hold through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southwest breezes will generally run 5–10 mph this afternoon, with occasional gusts up to about 20 mph. Winds are forecast to turn a bit friskier Monday and Tuesday as a trough approaches, and there is a modest chance some interior and foothill locations could see gusts near advisory levels by midweek. If you are biking or driving on exposed routes, be ready for quick bursts of gusty wind during the afternoon and evening commutes.
Boaters and Memorial Day Plans
Out on the water, marine conditions should stay below Small Craft Advisory levels through Monday afternoon. By Tuesday night, though, seas and winds are expected to build, which raises the chance of Small Craft Advisories offshore and could complicate Memorial Day boating plans. Check the latest marine forecast before you launch. For local background, see Hoodline’s report on how Downtown LA shakes off gloom.
For now, plan on a light jacket for early‑morning errands and sunglasses for the afternoon. Runners and cyclists should keep an eye out for damp pavement and reduced visibility until the fog finally burns off.
