Pasadena temperatures could hit 104 degrees Tuesday as the National Weather Service (NWS) keeps an extreme heat warning in effect through 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.
The NWS forecast, updated early Monday, Oct. 5, calls for highs near 102 degrees Monday, 104 Tuesday, 98 Wednesday and 95 Thursday, according to Pasadena Now. The forecast calls for lower temperatures Friday through Sunday.
Tuesday's 104-degree peak would exceed the highs that prompted the city to open cooling centers the week of Oct. 1 under a heat advisory.
Two cooling centers open daily
Robinson Park Recreation Center, at 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Monday, Oct. 5–8. The center can be reached at (626) 744-7330.
Jackie Robinson Community Center, at 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., is operating on the same schedule, the City of Pasadena said on X on Monday, Oct. 5.
No sign-up or program enrollment is required. Residents who need accessibility information can contact the city at [email protected] or (626) 744-7311.
The La Pintoresca Park Splash Pad is also open Oct. 5–8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Libraries offer air-conditioned space
Nine Pasadena Public Library branches are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, according to the city's August schedule: Allendale, Hill Avenue, Jefferson, La Pintoresca, Lamanda Park, Linda Vista, San Rafael, Santa Catalina and Villa Parke. Hastings Branch Library, at 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., stays open an hour later, until 7 p.m.
The branches are not officially designated cooling centers but offer air-conditioned space during regular hours. Central Library remains closed for an earthquake retrofit.
Getting there
Pasadena Transit serves community centers and libraries. Pasadena Dial-A-Ride members can book a trip by calling (626) 791-7200. The city recommends reserving rides at least 24 hours ahead; same-day requests may not be accepted. General transit information is available at (626) 744-4055.
Staying safe
The Pasadena Public Health Department advises residents to drink water frequently without waiting to feel thirsty, limit outdoor activity and wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Officials also urge residents to check on neighbors, particularly older adults and people with limited mobility.
Dr. Muntu Davis, the Los Angeles County health officer, said during a July 2026 heat advisory that "heat causes more deaths in the U.S. annually than floods, storms, and lightning combined" and that older adults, young children, outdoor workers and people with chronic conditions face the highest risk.
Pasadena Water and Power asks customers to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher and cut electricity use during peak hours, 4 to 9 p.m.
Los Angeles County lists additional cooling centers, splash pads and pools at ready.lacounty.gov/heat or by calling 211. Residents can sign up for emergency alerts through the Pasadena Local Emergency Alert System at CityOfPasadena.net/Fire/PLEAS.
