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Heat creeps in for the valleys and desert communities this Fourth of July weekend
Warming trend kicks in this weekend.
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QUICK FACTS
- Today’s weather: Cloudy then partly sunny
- Beaches: 65 to 70 degrees
- Mountains: Mid-60s to low-70s
- Inland: 80 to 88 degrees
- Warnings and advisories: None
Warmer weather is on the horizon as Southern California braces for heat next week. For this Fourth of July weekend, expect high temperatures back into the 80s and in the 90s for some areas.
Independence Day is around the corner, and so is a gradual warming trend. While temperatures are forecast to be near normal this holiday weekend, it will still be quite warm (especially away from the coasts). Happy Independence Day and stay safe, neighbors! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/ujhGg9B0EI
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) June 30, 2026
Today will start off cloudy, then gradually become sunnier. We're expecting temperatures to reach the upper 60s to around 70 degrees at the beaches, up to the low to mid-70s for the inland coast.
For L.A. County valleys, temperatures will reach 75 to 82 degrees. Inland Orange County will see highs from 74 to 79 degrees while the Inland Empire will see temperatures from 80 to 88 degrees.
Over in Coachella Valley, high temperatures will reach 99 to 104 degrees.
Looking ahead to Independence Day, forecasters say the marine layer should thin out, meaning we'll see more sunshine. Areas like the Inland Empire, the San Fernando Valley and the Antelope Valley could see temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s.
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Coachella Valley could see a high of 106 degrees. Meanwhile coastal areas will see highs in the 70s and 80s.
Make sure to stay hydrated!
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