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Echo Park Lake and Fountain
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Today’s Forecast:

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67°F
High: 81° | Low: 59°
Current Temperature
Station: FHMC1
Observed at: 7:30 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 1 mph | Humidity: 79%
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued November 11 at 11:29AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (Expires: November 13, 2026 2:00 am)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due to harmful levels of fine particle pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in Vernon, Maywood, Bell Gardens, Westmont, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Downtown LA, East LA and Huntington Park. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until 11:59 PM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, bronchitis, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart 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, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment

This Afternoon:Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight:Rain likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 72°F. Risk of rain later today (56%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 94/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 71°F. Risk of rain (32%).

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 72°F. Rain forecast later today (56%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for biking. High near 71°F. Risk of rain (32%).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 72°F. Rain forecast later today (56%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 71°F. Risk of rain (32%).

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

🌤
67°F
High: 81° | Low: 59°
Current Temperature
Station: FHMC1
Observed at: 7:30 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 1 mph | Humidity: 79%
Thu ⛅
81° 59°
2%
Fri 🌧
72° 57°
56%
Sat 🌧
71° 55°
32%
Sun ⛅
72° 55°
2%
Mon 🌧
68° 53°
61%
Tue 🌧
67° 49°
23%
Wed 🌧
68° 52°
21%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

81° Thu 72° Fri 71° Sat 72° Sun 68° Mon 67° Tue 68° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

59° Thu 57° Fri 55° Sat 55° Sun 53° Mon 49° Tue 52° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Thu 94 Fri 95 Sat 100 Sun 94 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:37 pm CST

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.