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Sunny Pasadena Starts Week at 84, Heat to Peak Near 96 by Saturday

Published on Monday, September 28, 2026 | 5:05 am
 

Pasadenans will see temperatures climb steadily this week, with highs reaching the mid-90s by Friday and Saturday under clear skies, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Sunny conditions are expected today with a high near 84. Winds will remain light and variable, shifting to a west-southwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon, forecasters said.

Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 61. Winds will turn north at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday will bring more sunshine and a high near 89, with winds shifting from north in the morning to west-southwest later in the day. Tuesday night will remain mostly clear with a low near 63.

Temperatures will continue to rise midweek, reaching 88 on Wednesday and 92 on Thursday. Friday’s high is forecast near 95, with Saturday peaking at 96. Sunday will remain hot, with highs around 95.

No precipitation is forecast for Pasadena this week. Skies will stay clear or mostly clear throughout the period, forecasters said.

Winds will vary slightly, shifting between north, east-northeast, and west-southwest directions. Speeds will generally remain light, ranging from calm to 10 mph.

The weekend outlook calls for hot and sunny conditions. Saturday’s high is expected near 96, with clear skies continuing into Saturday night. Sunday will remain sunny with a high near 95.

The rising temperatures may increase demand for cooling across Pasadena neighborhoods. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat exposure, especially during peak afternoon hours.

No weather advisories are currently in effect for Pasadena, according to the National Weather Service.

Looking ahead, the following week is expected to continue with warm, dry conditions, though temperatures may ease slightly after the weekend.

Pasadena will see a steady warming trend this week, with highs climbing into the mid-90s by Friday and Saturday. Clear skies and light winds will dominate the forecast, leaving residents to contend with summerlike heat as October approaches.

Here is the Pasadena forecast from the National Weather Service as of 4:02 a.m. Monday

Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

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