In Highlands and, more broadly, across the state of California:
The late afternoon will see mostly sunny skies with just a few clouds drifting through. Temperatures will remain mild to warm, ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s. Winds will be coming from the northwest at around 10 to 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 31 mph. As the evening progresses, conditions will stay dry with no rain expected. The wind may pick up slightly during sunset, but it shouldn't cause any significant issues. Temperatures will gradually cool into the upper 60s to low 70s overnight, providing a comfortable end to the day. Overall, it looks like a pleasant evening with clear skies and breezy conditions.
15-Day Weather Outlook for Highlands
TomorrowTomorrowSunny74°/55°💧 None💨 13 mph
Daytime temperature 73°FFeels like 73°FHumidity 56%Pressure 29.97 inHgCloud cover 3%Wind direction westGusts 14 mphSunrise 6:43 AMSunset 7:33 PM
Sunday, Sep 6Sun Sep 6Sunny65°/54°💧 None💨 14 mph
Daytime temperature 65°FFeels like 64°FHumidity 58%Pressure 29.97 inHgCloud cover 0%Wind direction westGusts 19 mphSunrise 6:44 AMSunset 7:31 PM
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
✓Air quality is acceptable for most people.
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UV & HEALTH
UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Highlands
Maximum daily UVToday, tomorrow and the following day show the maximum UV index forecast for each day.
0–2 Low3–5 Moderate6–7 High8–10 Very high11+ Extreme
DayMaximum UVAir quality
TodayUV 7,7High😐Moderate
TomorrowUV 7,6High🙂Fair
SundayUV 7,3High🙂Fair
MondayUV 7,4High🙂Fair
TuesdayUV 7,1High🙂Fair
WednesdayUV 4,0Moderate—Unavailable
ThursdayUV 7,0High—Unavailable
Hourly UV index today
5:00 PMUV 1,96:00 PMUV 0,77:00 PMUV 0,1
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Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Strong UV exposure
Protect exposed skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and try to limit direct midday sun.
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Caution for sensitive people
People with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Highlands
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · HIGHLANDS, CALIFORNIA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 9:00 PM–10:00 PM.
100/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT9:00 PM–10:00 PM
Astronomical darkness: 9:04 PM–5:13 AM
☁Cloud cover0%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight43%
Last Quarter · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activityAurigids
Reference ZHR 6 · Radiant -13° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors0–1/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min5%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
AUG 28–SEP 5
AurigidsStart AUG 28 · Peak SEP 1 · End SEP 5 · ZHR 6 · 80% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Highlands were last refreshed today at 4:05 PM. The current forecast period extends through 06/09/2026 at 2:00 PM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.