Public Safety

Downtown LA reaches record 102 degrees

The October 2 temperature broke the daily record as a prolonged heat wave began across Southern California.

Published October 3, 2026

Downtown Los Angeles reached 102°F on Friday, October 2, breaking the daily temperature record, ABC7 reported early Saturday while citing the National Weather Service. The reading had already reached 102 by 12:50 p.m., matching the forecast high for the following day and exceeding the initial Friday forecast.

What it means locally

Long Beach temperatures also climbed beyond expectations Friday as the heat spread across Los Angeles County. Forecasts call for the prolonged event to continue into next week, with unusually hot afternoons and limited overnight relief increasing the risk of heat illness.

Heat safety: Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest hours, drink water regularly and never leave children or animals in a parked vehicle. Check current National Weather Service alerts because warning times and locations can change.

Original local report: ABC7 Eyewitness News →

Current official conditions: National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard →