Los Angeles
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Would you visit or live in Los Angeles?
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Los Angeles month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Los Angeles are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and January the wettest (about 93 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1 | 8.0 | 93 | 8.3 |
| February | 20.4 | 8.4 | 80 | 8.9 |
| March | 20.8 | 9.4 | 79 | 10.0 |
| April | 24.3 | 11.5 | 17 | 11.1 |
| May | 24.8 | 13.3 | 9 | 11.4 |
| June | 28.3 | 15.5 | 6 | 12.2 |
| July | 31.3 | 17.5 | 2 | 13.1 |
| August | 32.0 | 18.2 | 9 | 12.2 |
| September | 30.9 | 17.7 | 12 | 10.9 |
| October | 28.3 | 15.1 | 15 | 10.1 |
| November | 24.0 | 11.3 | 41 | 9.1 |
| December | 19.8 | 8.8 | 90 | 8.0 |
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People and places shaping Los Angeles
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Research updated Monday, September 7, 2026Past and future events in Los Angeles
Upcoming
- 2028 Summer Olympics
Wikidata records Los Angeles as the event location. Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, in Los Angeles, USA.
- 2028 Summer Paralympics
Wikidata records Los Angeles as the event location. 18th Summer Paralympic Games.
- badminton at the 2028 Summer Olympics
Wikidata records Los Angeles as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2028 Summer Olympics – men's doubles
Wikidata records Los Angeles as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2028 Summer Olympics – men's singles
Wikidata records Los Angeles as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2028 Summer Olympics – women's doubles
Wikidata records Los Angeles as the event location. Badminton championships.
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01 · OverviewLos Angeles, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Los Angeles took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Los Angeles
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Los Angeles
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Los Angeles
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Los Angeles
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Los Angeles
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles
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01 · Q&AWhere is Los Angeles located and what are its coordinates?
Los Angeles is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 34.0522, -118.2437 with an elevation of 89 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has a recorded population of approximately 3,820,914 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Los Angeles?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Los Angeles include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Los Angeles?
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