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Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, May 8: Cloudy On The Coasts, Sunny Afternoon Skies
Today will be slightly cooler than Monday.
Low clouds and fog return this morning for the inland coast and beaches, but otherwise expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon.
Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Warm, afternoon sun
- Beaches: upper 60s, low 70s
- Mountains: 60s - 70s
- Inland: 70s -80s
- Warnings and advisories: None
Afternoon highs for the beaches and inland coast will range in the upper 60s to low 70s with light winds of up to 15 mph. More inland areas and valleys will be warmer with highs in the mid 70s, up to the low 80s for the San Fernando Valley and the Inland Empire.
The high desert will see daytime highs up to 78 degrees, up to 92 degrees in Coachella Valley.
Tonight there will be some low clouds and lows in the 50s.
This day in history
On this day in 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers won their first NBA championship over the New York Nicks.
Things to do
- Poetry In The Garden: Each Wednesday afternoon through the end of May, the Getty hosts live poetry readings in the Robert Irwin Central Garden. What could be better than sunshine, flowers, and inspired words to brighten up Hump Day? This week, author and visual artist Senon Williams will perform. The readings take place from 2 to 3 p.m.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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