Los Angeles Parks & Trails, CA

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Today’s Forecast:

🌤
89°F
High: 89° | Low: 67°
Current Temperature
Station: FHMC1
Observed at: 3:40 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 49%

This Afternoon:Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  82 /100

Good for hiking. High near 83°F. Low rain risk (7%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  85 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 83°F. Low rain risk (7%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  88 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 83°F. Low rain risk (7%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Los Angeles Parks & Trails

Los Angeles Parks & Trails is an outdoor-planning page for major urban parks and central Los Angeles trail systems. It has a distinct purpose centered on urban heat, air quality, exposed trails, traffic, shade, and outdoor events, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Los Angeles Parks & Trails Day

Start by comparing conditions across Elysian Park, Kenneth Hahn, 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 Los Angeles Parks & Trails

  • Conditions around major urban parks and central Los Angeles trail systems can differ sharply from nearby towns; urban heat, air quality, exposed trails, traffic, shade, and outdoor 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 major urban parks and central Los Angeles trail systems. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Elysian Park
  • Kenneth Hahn
  • Baldwin Hills
  • Runyon Canyon
  • Los Angeles River
  • Echo Park
  • Sepulveda Basin

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Los Angeles Parks & Trails 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 Los Angeles Parks & Trails

🌤
89°F
High: 89° | Low: 67°
Current Temperature
Station: FHMC1
Observed at: 3:40 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 49%
Sat ⛅
89° 67°
3%
Sun ⛅
83° 63°
7%
Mon ☀
80° 65°
8%
Tue ☀
88° 69°
1%
Wed ☀
91° 68°
0%
Thu ☀
91° 69°
0%
Fri ☀
90° 69°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

89° Sat 83° Sun 80° Mon 88° Tue 91° Wed 91° Thu 90° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

67° Sat 63° Sun 65° Mon 69° Tue 68° Wed 69° Thu 69° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sat 20 Sun 70 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 27, 2026 12:10 am CDT

Los Angeles Parks & Trails Weather by Season

Winter

At Los Angeles Parks & Trails, 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 major urban parks and central Los Angeles trail systems, 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 urban heat, air quality, exposed trails, traffic, shade, and outdoor 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 Elysian Park 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.