Riverside and San Bernardino are in for a sunny, dry Monday with a high near 99°F, and today actually marks the start of a gradual cooling trend that continues into midweek — so if you’ve got outdoor plans, get them done early and drink plenty of water through the afternoon peak.
Today’s Setup
Skies are clear and sunny with overnight lows around 72°F giving way to a high near 99°F this afternoon. West wind runs 0 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, so expect breezy conditions by mid-afternoon. The National Weather Service’s Area Forecast Discussion notes the upper-level ridge is shifting east today, which should keep any stray moisture and thunderstorm chances confined well east over Arizona — not a concern for the Inland Empire today or tomorrow.
Best Window To Be Outside
Mornings are your best bet through midweek. Tuesday backs off slightly to a high near 97°F with lighter gusts to 20 mph, and lows both nights stay in the upper 60s to low 70s. If you’re headed to a round of golf, a walk along the Santa Ana River Trail, or errands around Fairmount Park or Lake Perris, aim to be out before 9 or 10 a.m., before the afternoon heat and gusty west winds build.
Heat And Sun Safety
With highs still pushing near 100°F, treat today like classic Inland Empire summer heat: hydrate often, limit strenuous outdoor work between 2 and 6 p.m., and check on kids, pets, and elderly neighbors. If you’re out in the sun for extended stretches, this UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie deal is marked down to just $5 and worth grabbing before your next outdoor stretch.
Angels, Dodgers, And Weekend Options
Baseball fans have a busy stretch ahead: the Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium Tuesday through Thursday (July 28-30), and the Los Angeles Dodgers welcome the Seattle Mariners to Dodger Stadium Wednesday and Thursday (July 29-30). Both parks are outdoors, and with temperatures easing into the upper 90s and lighter wind by midweek, evening first pitches should feel comfortable for tailgating. Get tickets on SeatGeek, and gear up with a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap. For tailgating, a hard cooler 52 quart keeps drinks cold through extra innings. Looking further out, the Dancing With The Stars Con 2026 opens Friday, July 31 at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs — a solid desert day-trip option, though expect the Coachella Valley to run hotter than the valley floor.
Dinner Tonight
With clear skies and calm evening wind, tonight is perfect grilling weather — fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps grates ready to go. Want to level up? This smoke tri-tip like brisket guide walks through a $10 pellet-grill hack. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
The cooling trend holds through Wednesday, with highs still running about 5 degrees above average at midweek. Forecasters have growing confidence the ridge rebuilds by the weekend, potentially bringing the hottest temperatures of the summer so far by Saturday, along with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the mountains and deserts as monsoon moisture arrives. Check back midweek as that heat builds back in.
