Temperatures slowly rising across SoCal ahead of holiday weekend

Friday, July 3, 2026 3:37PM

SoCal temperatures slowly rising ahead of holiday weekend

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as the region experiences a warmup ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Many areas will see highs slightly above average by July 4th.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Friday will see partly sunny skies with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 60. Similar conditions are expected for the holiday weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire can expect clouds in the morning, followed by sunshine on Friday, with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 58. Similar conditions are expected for the Fourth of July weekend.

Beach communities on Friday will see a cloudy morning followed by partly sunny conditions, with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 60.

Mountain communities will see partly sunny conditions on Friday, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 44. Similar conditions are in the forecast for the holiday weekend.

Desert areas on Friday will see a high of 91 degrees and a low of 62, with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Palm Springs is expected to reach 104 degrees.

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