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Why this summer's SoCal heat waves feel so bad: Hotter nights, broiling beaches

Until this week, Southern California's summer temperatures had actually been "pretty typical," according to the National Weather Service.

Cali Reporter staff · August 24, 2026
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Why this summer's SoCal heat waves feel so bad: Hotter nights, broiling beaches
Why this summer's SoCal heat waves feel so bad: Hotter nights, broiling beaches

Until this week, Southern California's summer temperatures had actually been "pretty typical," according to the National Weather Service. So why has it felt so oppressive?

Original reporting: LA Times, California.

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