East Los Angeles, CA – Get ready for a summer preview. Temperatures across East L.A. are rising fast, climbing into the upper 80s today and peaking near 92°F by Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, Monday will stay sunny with light winds and a high around 81°F. By Tuesday, the mercury climbs to 87°F before spiking midweek. Wednesday will bring the hottest stretch yet, with highs near 92°F and minimal cloud cover.
That heat could impact local travel corridors like I-10 and I-5, especially during peak commute hours. Drivers are urged to carry water and avoid leaving pets or children in parked vehicles. The calm wind patterns will offer little relief during the afternoon hours.
Nighttime brings minimal cooldown, with lows hovering in the mid to upper 60s through Thursday. Patchy fog is likely to develop late Thursday night into Friday morning, potentially reducing visibility along major routes.
Here’s the extended outlook for East L.A.:
- Tuesday (May 20): Sunny, high near 87°F
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, low around 67°F
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot, high near 92°F
- Wednesday Night: Clear and warm, low around 68°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high around 88°F
- Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 11 p.m., low around 67°F
- Friday: Fog before 11 a.m., partly sunny, high near 84°F
