Southern California Weather Forecast: Warm Temperatures Continue Through December 10, 2025

Current Weather Conditions

• ☀️ Tonight is lovely, with clear and beautiful conditions observed in Downtown Los Angeles.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are cooling down, and mornings will be chilly, requiring a sweater for many.
• 📈 Afternoon temperatures reached 82 degrees in Hawthorne, 86 in Northridge, and 87 in Fullerton, all well above average for this time of year.

Extended Forecast and Trends

• 🗓️ This trend of above-average temperatures is expected to continue for at least the next couple of weeks, with minor fluctuations.
• 📉 The closest to average temperatures will be on Saturday with partly cloudy skies and a high of 72 degrees in Downtown Los Angeles.
• 📊 The 10-day forecast shows numbers fluctuating but remaining generally warm.

Atmospheric Patterns

• 🛰️ A blocking ridge of high pressure has been in place since late last week, preventing weather systems (troughs) from moving into Southern California.
• 🚫 This strong ridge of high pressure blocks systems from moving into California, leading to clear skies and a lack of rain.
• ➡️ Weather systems are being bumped over and above the region, moving towards the Midwest or East Coast.

Regional Forecast Details

• ☁️ Tomorrow's cloud cover will be very limited, with plenty of afternoon sunshine expected.
• ☀️ Get ready for another warm day, with Inland Empire highs in the mid-80s on Thursday and low 80s on Friday.
• 🏖️ Orange County can expect highs around 81 on Thursday and 77 on Friday, with cooler temperatures in the 70s for the weekend.
• ⛰️ The San Fernando Valley will see highs in the low to mid-80s on Thursday and Friday, dropping to the mid-70s over the weekend.
• 🏞️ The San Gabriel Valley will also experience warm temperatures, with a small drop on Sunday before returning to the upper 70s.