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Fern Dell Area of Griffith Park
Fern Dell Area of Griffith Park - Afpeach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

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88°F
Current Temperature
Station: FHMC1
Observed at: 6:30 pm
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 50%
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 4:11AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (Expires: July 27, 2026 10:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Valleys and mountains of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion.
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 5:20PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (Expires: July 27, 2026 10:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of ozone pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and air pollution transport. * WHEN...until 8 PM Monday. The highest ozone levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening hours. * IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. Instructions: To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, and grilling To help minimize outdoor ozone air pollution levels: * Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment until evening hours * Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household chemicals until the evening

This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Saturday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  6 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 91°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (91°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  6 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 91°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (91°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 91°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (91°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100

About Griffith Park

Griffith Park is an outdoor-planning page for Griffith Park, observatory approaches, and the trail network. It has a distinct purpose centered on parking pressure, exposed slopes, urban heat, smoke, trails, and events, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Griffith Park Day

Start by comparing conditions across Griffith Observatory, Mount Hollywood, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, biking, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for Griffith Park

  • Conditions around Griffith Park, observatory approaches, and the trail network can differ sharply from nearby towns; parking pressure, exposed slopes, urban heat, smoke, trails, and events are the main planning variables.
  • For biking, compare wind, pavement or trail surface, heat, visibility, traffic, smoke, and recent rain before choosing distance and exposure.
  • Recent rain, heat, smoke, fire restrictions, water levels, and afternoon wind can change which route or activity is most comfortable.
  • Air quality and wildfire smoke can shift quickly; shorten strenuous plans when visibility or breathing conditions worsen.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers Griffith Park, observatory approaches, and the trail network. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Griffith Observatory
  • Mount Hollywood
  • Fern Dell
  • Bronson Canyon
  • Travel Town
  • Los Feliz
  • Hollywood

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Griffith Park rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Griffith Park

🌤
88°F
Current Temperature
Station: FHMC1
Observed at: 6:30 pm
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 50%
Fri ☀
94° 68°
1%
Sat ⛅
94° 68°
0%
Sun ⛅
94° 67°
0%
Mon ☀
94° 66°
0%
Tue ☀
91° 66°
1%
Wed ☀
91° 66°
0%
Thu ☀
92° 67°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

94° Fri 94° Sat 94° Sun 94° Mon 91° Tue 91° Wed 92° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

68° Fri 68° Sat 67° Sun 66° Mon 66° Tue 66° Wed 67° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 24, 2026 6:58 pm CDT

Griffith Park Weather by Season

Winter

At Griffith Park, winter brings the best chance of rain, cooler trail weather, and occasional muddy or closed paths after storms. Clear intervals are useful for longer walks and rides, but short daylight and slick slopes favor early starts.

Spring

Around Griffith Park, observatory approaches, and the trail network, spring is often one of the strongest seasons for foothill hiking, biking, and outdoor events. Warming afternoons, grass pollen, wet crossings, and the first hot spells still deserve attention.

Summer

For parking pressure, exposed slopes, urban heat, smoke, trails, and events, summer heat and strong sun make exposed trails and pavement demanding by midday. Start early, carry water, seek shade, and check air quality, smoke, and fire restrictions.

Fall

Near Griffith Observatory and the surrounding area, early fall can remain hot and dry, with wildfire and smoke concerns during windy periods. Cooler late-fall days improve trail comfort before the rainy season becomes established.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: July through September.
  • Coolest months: December and January.
  • Wettest season: December through March.
  • Driest season: June through September.
  • Best outdoor window: Spring and late fall for hiking and biking; summer events need cooler morning or evening timing.