Playa Vista Weather

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Playa Vista is a Westside destination for comparing Westside marine influence and the transition from the beaches into the LA Basin.

67°
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Comfort Score
81(B)
Great
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM PDT

Playa Vista weather at a glance

Playa Vista is a neighborhood at 16 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Playa Vista is a Westside destination for comparing Westside marine influence and the transition from the beaches into the LA Basin. Notable features include neighborhood, westside, marine-influence, and microclimate.

Current conditions are 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 94% humidity, winds near 3 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 71°F and an average low of 55°F, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine per day and 1.2 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 7.5 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
67°F
Feels like 67°F
Humidity
94%
Wind
3 mph
NW • Gusts 4 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature95
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity36
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now67°81 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am66°80 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am65°82 (B)3 mph0% Partly Cloudy
7am65°88 (A-)3 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
8am70°96 (A)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am75°97 (A)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am81°86 (A-)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am82°61 (C)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
12pm82°61 (C)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm79°78 (B)9 mph0% Partly Cloudy
2pm79°73 (B-)10 mph0% Partly Cloudy
3pm78°70 (B-)11 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Playa Vista hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Playa Vista. 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 Playa Vista. 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

3 mph
Gusts 4 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Playa Vista

Each preview is centered on Playa Vista, 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 Playa Vista. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best82° / 65°85 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed85° / 62°81 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu87° / 74°80 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri87° / 75°80 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat86° / 76°81 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sun89° / 74°77 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon89° / 74°77 (B)0%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 85)

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
82°Fforecast
6° above normal
Normal: 76°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
3.4"
12% below average
30-yr avg: 3.9"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
4last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
9.1 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 8.7 mph
Comfort Score
9128-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 91
What the Playa Vista climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Playa Vista 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 Playa Vista 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)

88
Avg Comfort
70.7°
Avg High
55.1°
Avg Low
86%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.2h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain7.5"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr23 (6%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr55
✨ Perfect Days (80+)626

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April86
67.9° / 52.9° · ☀️ 10.2h
1 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. June86
71.4° / 59.6° · ☀️ 10.3h
3 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. May85
68.8° / 56.3° · ☀️ 9.8h
3 foggy days · 0 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December62
66.9° / 48.9° · ☀️ 6.5h
💧 1.6" · 3 rainy days · 8 foggy days
2. February64
67.2° / 50° · ☀️ 7.3h
💧 2.3" · 6 rainy days · 5 foggy days
3. November69
69.2° / 51.3° · ☀️ 6.9h
💧 1.4" · 3 rainy days · 5 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20248773.9° / 61.4°10.7h15d0"29
August 20249176.6° / 61.7°10.4h5d0"30
September 20248774.9° / 61.4°9.3h11d0"23
October 20248671.9° / 57.1°8h12d0.03"22
November 20248970° / 48.4°7.4h2d0.02"26
December 20248265.3° / 46.6°6.7h7d0"19
January 20258765.8° / 44.4°8.1h2d0.44"26
February 20258064.2° / 49°7.1h10d2.48"16
March 20258362.9° / 49.1°7.8h2d1.28"22
April 20259165.1° / 51.3°10h1d0.37"29
May 20259068.9° / 56.5°9.6h3d0.01"28
June 20259171.5° / 59.4°9.9h2d0.01"30
July 20259172.7° / 60.2°10.1h2d0"31
August 20259177.5° / 62.5°10h3d0"31
September 20258976.7° / 63.5°8.7h3d0.04"27
October 20259174° / 56.7°8.5h1d1.19"29
November 20258168.4° / 54.2°6.5h8d2.66"19
December 20258168.4° / 51.2°6.2h9d3.28"21
January 20268871.1° / 49.7°7.4h3d0.83"25
February 20268670.1° / 50.9°7.4h0d2.15"22
March 20269074.4° / 56.8°9.5h3d0.05"30
April 20269570.7° / 54.4°10.4h0d0.4"30
May 20269368.6° / 56.1°10h2d0"31
June 20269271.3° / 59.7°10.6h4d0"30
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

81°F71°F61°F51°F41°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 Playa Vista climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Playa Vista, 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 Playa Vista. 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 Playa Vista

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Playa Vista 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 Playa Vista

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Playa Vista. 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 Playa Vista

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Playa Vista 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 Playa Vista

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Playa Vista 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 Playa Vista

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Playa Vista 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
33.9760, -118.4180
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Elevation
16 ft
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Type
Neighborhood
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Tags
#neighborhood#westside#marine-influence#microclimate
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Playa Vista

What is the weather at Playa Vista right now?

Current conditions at Playa Vista are 67°F, feeling like 67°F, with 94% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Playa Vista?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 71°F and an average low of 55°F at Playa Vista. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Playa Vista get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 7.5 inches of precipitation and 23 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Playa Vista. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Playa Vista foggy?

Playa Vista averages about 1.2 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 55 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 Playa Vista for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are April 2026 (71°F/54°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), May 2026 (69°F/56°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and June 2026 (71°F/60°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Playa Vista?

Playa Vista is a neighborhood at 16 feet. Playa Vista is a Westside destination for comparing Westside marine influence and the transition from the beaches into the LA Basin. Notable features include neighborhood, westside, marine-influence, and microclimate.

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