Heat, humidity ahead for Southern California. Here's where it will be hottest
Key takeaways
- If it’s starting to feel a little stuffy around here, it’s not just you, it’s a preview of what’s coming for the rest of the week in Southern California.
- According to the National Weather Service, a heat spell expected to peak on Wednesday is also going to be coupled with something Southern Californians aren’t typically used to — higher than average humidity.
- “The humidity is going to make the weather a few degrees warmer than the standing temperature,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Devin Black.
Figures atop a billboard seem to reach skyward last week along Slauson Avenue. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) By Summer Lin Staff Writer Follow June 22, 2026 10:29 AM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
If it’s starting to feel a little stuffy around here, it’s not just you, it’s a preview of what’s coming for the rest of the week in Southern California.
According to the National Weather Service, a heat spell expected to peak on Wednesday is also going to be coupled with something Southern Californians aren’t typically used to — higher than average humidity.