Heat relief finally moves into SoCal. Here's how low temps will drop

Thursday, August 13, 2026 4:27PM

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Heat relief finally moves into SoCal. Here's how low temps will drop

Southern California is experiencing a much-needed cooldown this week, bringing temperatures back down to a near-normal range after weeks of scorching heat.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California is experiencing a much-needed cooldown this week, bringing temperatures back down to a near-normal range after weeks of scorching heat.

We are finally tracking cooler temperatures. The weather pattern has turned more onshore as high pressure weakens and low pressure is introduced back into the forecast.

This shift will help cool things down and bring temperatures back down to where we should be for this time of year, or even slightly below average.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Thursday will see clouds in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 63. Temperatures will drop to the upper-70s by Friday before they gradually begin to warm back up over the weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire can expect morning clouds and a high of 85 degrees on Thursday, with a low of 62. Expect similar conditions on Friday.

Beach communities on Thursday can expect cloudy skies with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 65.

Mountain communities on Thursday will see partly-cloudy skies with a high of 75 degrees and a cooler overnight low of 48. The overnight lows will continue to drop over the next couple of days.

Desert areas on Thursday will see breezy conditions with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 63. Palm Springs is expected to reach 99 degrees.

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