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Weather in Torrance, California

05:48 AM
Now
Cloudy Weather
70° F
Feels Like 70°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 4 mph
Humidity 88 %
Today
Cloudy Weather
Day 82°
Night 66°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 5

Torrance Weather Forecast Updated

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Last Year's Weather on This Day (October 8, 2025)
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Day

72°

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59°

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6 mph

Precipitation

1 %

Air Quality in Torrance

NOW
52 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 13.02 µg/m³
PM10 28.7 µg/m³
O3 0.040 ppm
NO2 0.4 ppb
SO2 0.2 ppb
CO 0.10 ppm
NH3 0 µg/m³
NO 0 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.5 – 13.02 µg/m³
PM10 – 28.7 µg/m³
O3 – 78.41 µg/m³
NO2 – 0.66 µg/m³
SO2 – 0.64 µg/m³
CO – 109.54 µg/m³
NH3 – 0 µg/m³
NO – 0 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Torrance

Severe Future Likely

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued September 30 at 9:46AM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Oct 2, 10:00 AM → Oct 8, 8:00 PM
WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 90 at the
coast and 105 in the valleys.

WHERE: Coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

WHEN: From Friday morning through Thursday, October 08.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Very hot temperatures are likely to continue
into the second week of October, possibly requiring an extension of
this product.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Updated: Oct 1, 11:16 AM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 7 at 8:31PM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Oct 7, 8:31 PM → Oct 8, 8:00 PM
WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures reaching 90 to
100 at the coast and 106 in the valleys.

WHERE: Coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

WHEN: Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Very hot temperatures are likely to continue
into the second week of October, possibly requiring an extension of
this product.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Updated: Oct 8, 4:47 AM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 4 at 7:33PM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Oct 6, 4:00 PM → Oct 8, 8:00 PM
WHAT: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected
due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Abnormally high morning and
evening tides of 6.5 to 7 ft are expected.

WHERE: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Most
susceptible areas will be Long Beach and Avalon Harbor Tuesday
and Wednesday. Then, Malibu to Ventura Wednesday through
Friday.

WHEN: From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening.

IMPACTS: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over
some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the
morning and evening high tides, including over beach parking
lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion
is possible to likely.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: There is a moderate chance that an
upgrade to Coastal Flood Advisory and/or High Surf Advisory
will be needed. These products will likely need to be extended
into the weekend.
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Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Updated: Oct 5, 1:35 PM Source: NWS Alert
Minor Expected Likely

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 8:51PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Oct 7, 8:51 PM → Oct 13, 2:00 PM
WHAT: Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding with
elevated surf and dangerous rip currents expected.

WHERE: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

WHEN: Until 2 PM PDT Tuesday.

IMPACTS: Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time
of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths,
and harbor walkways. Moderate to significant beach erosion is
likely. Isolated damage is possible in most vulnerable areas.
There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can
pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people
off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The highest risk of coastal flooding is
likely Sunday, especially during the morning high tide.
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Updated: Oct 8, 4:47 AM Source: NWS Alert