Downtown Los Angeles Weather

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The civic core of Los Angeles and a useful LA Basin reference point for heat, cloud cover, wind, and the strength of the marine push.

66°
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Comfort Score
80(B)
Great
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Downtown Los Angeles weather at a glance

Downtown Los Angeles is a neighborhood at 299 feet in Greater Los Angeles. The civic core of Los Angeles and a useful LA Basin reference point for heat, cloud cover, wind, and the strength of the marine push. Notable features include neighborhood, la-basin, urban, and microclimate.

Current conditions are 66°F, feeling like 66°F, with 94% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 77°F and an average low of 56°F, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine per day and 0.7 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 9.2 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
66°F
Feels like 66°F
Humidity
94%
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 3 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature91
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity36
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now66°80 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am65°79 (B)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am65°79 (B)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am65°93 (A-)0 mph0%☀️ Sunny
8am70°97 (A)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am76°97 (A)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am83°82 (B)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am88°56 (C-)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
12pm93°51 (C-)5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm94°50 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm92°50 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm90°51 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Downtown Los Angeles hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Downtown Los Angeles. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Downtown Los Angeles. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Infrared

Radar

Precipitation

2 mph
Gusts 3 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Downtown Los Angeles

Each preview is centered on Downtown Los Angeles, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Downtown Los Angeles. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best94° / 65°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed97° / 65°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu96° / 76°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri95° / 78°75 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat94° / 78°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun94° / 79°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon92° / 78°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 76)

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby Greater Los Angeles destinations

Tip: Los Angeles temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
94°Fforecast
9° above normal
Normal: 85°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
4.5"
3% below average
30-yr avg: 4.6"
Sunny Days
27last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
7.8 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 8.0 mph
Comfort Score
9528-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 94
What the Downtown Los Angeles climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Downtown Los Angeles with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Downtown Los Angeles departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA HRRR rolling destination baseline for recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals.

Climate Overview

Based on HRRR rolling destination baseline (2024-07-01 to 2026-06-30)

90
Avg Comfort
77.2°
Avg High
55.9°
Avg Low
91%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine9.1h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.7h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain9.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr22 (6%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr26
✨ Perfect Days (80+)664

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May89
75.7° / 57.1° · ☀️ 9.9h
1 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. June89
79.7° / 60.9° · ☀️ 10.9h
1 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. April88
73.2° / 53.5° · ☀️ 10.1h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December66
69.8° / 49.3° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 2.5" · 3 rainy days · 6 foggy days
2. February68
71.6° / 50.2° · ☀️ 7.4h
💧 2.8" · 6 rainy days · 3 foggy days
3. November73
72.6° / 51.4° · ☀️ 7h
💧 1.7" · 3 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20249286.4° / 62.8°11.8h1d0"31
August 20249488.1° / 63.3°10.8h1d0"31
September 20249084.2° / 62.2°9.6h4d0.01"27
October 20248881.2° / 57.4°8.6h4d0"29
November 20248972.5° / 49.5°7.3h1d0.03"27
December 20248568.5° / 47.7°6.4h4d0"25
January 20258968.3° / 45.8°8.3h1d0.2"29
February 20258569.7° / 49.1°7.4h5d2.77"22
March 20258667.4° / 49°8h2d1.19"23
April 20259571.2° / 51.7°9.8h0d0.35"29
May 20259276.4° / 57.4°9.6h0d0.01"27
June 20259480.1° / 60.6°11h1d0.02"30
July 20259482.2° / 61.2°11.4h0d0"31
August 20259188.8° / 64.4°10.4h0d0"30
September 20259185.5° / 65°9.6h1d0.03"30
October 20259079.9° / 57.3°8.8h4d0.91"29
November 20258372.6° / 53.3°6.7h4d3.53"23
December 20258271.1° / 50.9°6.3h8d4.9"24
January 20268672.7° / 50.4°7.4h3d0.92"26
February 20268473.5° / 51.3°7.4h0d2.95"22
March 20269081.8° / 56.5°9.8h5d0.06"29
April 20269675.1° / 55.2°10.3h0d0.51"30
May 20269574.9° / 56.8°10.2h2d0.02"30
June 20269579.2° / 61.2°10.8h0d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

93°F80°F67°F54°F42°FJul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Downtown Los Angeles climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Downtown Los Angeles, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Downtown Los Angeles. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-07-01 to 2026-06-30

How to read the temperature heatmap for Downtown Los Angeles

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Downtown Los Angeles changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the fog heatmap for Downtown Los Angeles

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Downtown Los Angeles. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Downtown Los Angeles

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Downtown Los Angeles through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Downtown Los Angeles

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Downtown Los Angeles for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the solar radiation heatmap for Downtown Los Angeles

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Downtown Los Angeles by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
34.0522, -118.2437
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Elevation
299 ft
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Type
Neighborhood
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Tags
#neighborhood#la-basin#urban#microclimate
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Downtown Los Angeles

What is the weather at Downtown Los Angeles right now?

Current conditions at Downtown Los Angeles are 66°F, feeling like 66°F, with 94% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Downtown Los Angeles?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 77°F and an average low of 56°F at Downtown Los Angeles. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Downtown Los Angeles get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 9.2 inches of precipitation and 22 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Downtown Los Angeles. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Downtown Los Angeles foggy?

Downtown Los Angeles averages about 0.7 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 26 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Downtown Los Angeles for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (75°F/55°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), April 2025 (71°F/52°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), and May 2026 (75°F/57°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Downtown Los Angeles?

Downtown Los Angeles is a neighborhood at 299 feet. The civic core of Los Angeles and a useful LA Basin reference point for heat, cloud cover, wind, and the strength of the marine push. Notable features include neighborhood, la-basin, urban, and microclimate.

💡 Local Tip: Greater Los Angeles weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Downtown Los Angeles.
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