October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 2:56:33 am PDT

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Today's Forecast Highs

October Cooling!

2026 Monsoon Wrap-Up

Temperatures are forecast to run well above normal through Friday, with heat reaching dangerous levels in the lower elevations of Death Valley. While not summertime values, high temperatures will be near 110 with lows staying in the 80s.

We’re now solidly into fall, yet it won’t feel like it out there with temperatures 5 to 12 degrees above normal for early October. Light winds and partly to mostly sunny skies will make for a nice day outdoors, just remember to stay hydrated!

In spite of our warmer than average temperatures this week, October's temperatures tend get cooler at a fairly even pace. By the end of the month, average high temperatures fall to the mid 70s!

Depending on your location, this monsoon was relatively dry up until the last few days, where Las Vegas observed 0.30 inches of rainfall, bringing the total rainfall for the monsoon up to 0.50 inches. For context, average is 1.03 inches from June 15th through September 30th.