LA's climate sucks... (Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Fernando: vs., air quality, activities)

[Lovehound]

I do envy your Tennessee storms though. Today is mostly overcast although the temperature is pleasant. Aesthetics aside it's an almost perfect day in L.A. Not too hot, not too cold, slight breeze, not windy.

I bet half the US would trade weather with us today.

[AliveandWell]

LA and Southern California have the best climate in the nation. I'm about sure at this point that any out of state move will involve sacrificing LA's weather for something that is not as good. I hope the other positives will make up for it.

The only bad thing about LA's climate is that it's boring (some people like boring, others don't), and our low rainfall leads to water scarcity.

Best climate in the nation? No way! I think Portland OR or Seattle WA has the best climate, just my opinion. You are right about the low rainfall leading to water scarcity. And there's just too much dust in the air in LA. I don't need to remind you that earlier in the week we had record heat waves in LA two months before it SHOULD have come. If we were in June now, then it would make sense to have 99 degree weather. It is not good for the weather to keep on changing from hot to cold to hot to cold. THIS is what makes people get colds.

I just don't think LA has the best climate because of what I said above, plus the fact that there's always the dust issue. I understand why some people feel that S. California climate is the best, but trust me, if you live in it for a long time, you will realize just how it is FAR from ideal. Just my opinion of course. I think Seattle is MUCH better than LA in terms of climate, not even a contest!

[happ]

Originally Posted by AliveandWell

LA and Southern California have the best climate in the nation. I'm about sure at this point that any out of state move will involve sacrificing LA's weather for something that is not as good. I hope the other positives will make up for it.

The only bad thing about LA's climate is that it's boring (some people like boring, others don't), and our low rainfall leads to water scarcity.

Best climate in the nation? No way! I think Portland OR or Seattle WA has the best climate, just my opinion. You are right about the low rainfall leading to water scarcity. And there's just too much dust in the air in LA. I don't need to remind you that earlier in the week we had record heat waves in LA two months before it SHOULD have come. If we were in June now, then it would make sense to have 99 degree weather. It is not good for the weather to keep on changing from hot to cold to hot to cold. THIS is what makes people get colds.

I just don't think LA has the best climate because of what I said above, plus the fact that there's always the dust issue. I understand why some people feel that S. California climate is the best, but trust me, if you live in it for a long time, you will realize just how it is FAR from ideal. Just my opinion of course. I think Seattle is MUCH better than LA in terms of climate, not even a contest!

I believe a lot of people in Seattle would disagree with you days on end with cloudy damp weather & really chilly temps. I couldn't handle that. Even some people in San Francisco get tired of the overcast & cool temps during summer. There really isn't anything about the climate in SoCal to not like other than that it hardly ever changes much. But today is overcast & quite cool compared to the heat we had earlier in the week; that's a nice change!

[ebuch]

Sorry but i'll take LA's BORING weather over what I tolerate every year in Delaware. For instance last week it 75 and sunny the next day 35 and rainny.

[ZenMaster2008]

The weather here is sort of boring since it's nearly always sunny and warm. But, if I want variety in my weather I'll just go on vacation for a few weeks and then be thankful to return to predictable weather.

[Lovehound]

I lost my umbrella for 2-3 years and wished I had it only maybe twice. I found it last year but I haven't needed it yet.

[happ]

If we read back over the months of this topic we are reminded that by November many people were getting really tired of the heat. That seems to be the time when most want a change from our very long summers & the start of the rain season. Aside from the very uncomfortable heatwave we just experienced, this time of the year is generally quite comfortable & the May Gray\ June Gloom of morning overcast is a distinct characteristic of our climate unlike most areas of the nation. Minus the West Coast, I don't think any other area of the U.S. has "morning low clouds clearing in the afternoon" regime for 2 months straight.

[AliveandWell]

Of COURSE it is boring to have the same old sunny weather almost all year. I know we all have our preferences, but I think that LA is like a barren desert not including the beach areas.

When there is not enough rain as is the case with LA as the person who started this topic said, it creates what is known as a drought and WE are forced to save water like there's no tomorrow. AND the dryness creates fire dangers and that's why we always have these forest fires plus earthquakes which no one can predict will occur.

Rain is better for the air and the environment. I'd rather have that than this stupid, brown dusty smog which pollutes the air and is HARMFUL to breathe in. I can't even go outside without coughing sometimes because of the filthy air in LA. The person who started this thread has a valid and VERY logical point. In that sense, I can say that LA's climate does suck. It is better than Buffalo NY or Boston, but that does not mean its as good as some of you say it is. When I try to present facts to back up my point, some of you get defensive and try to defend the climate of LA which sometimes is junk. Notice I said sometimes because it does have its good moments.

I think a high of 58 and a low of 40 and rain beats a high of 95 and a low of 66 any day of the week.

[timelesschild]

Originally Posted by drunk on kool aid

How do people in other regions with "real weather" handle it when sudden rain/snow/sleet intrudes on street fairs, cultural festivals, outdoor concerts, picnics, parades, flea and farmers markets, etc?

There are usually "rain days" built into the plans. For example, if a street festival is planned for a certain Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday, then they'll announce a "rain date" of Monday. Or else rain just ends up canceling it altogether, especially if it's a one-day event. Or else people huddle in the rain. [I've had about enough rain to last me a while - I'll take LA's fabulous "boring" weather.]

I like spectacular thunder and lightning shows but since they are not common here, I've never had a lightning strike damage electrical appliances (although I've experienced lightning related power outages). I know that unplugging of computers, stereo equipment, etc. is recommended during lightning, even with surge protection. Is this an issue where lightning storms are common?

I have lived in thunderstorm zones all my life until I came to LA. I've never, EVER heard of anyone's equipment being damaged by lightning. Everybody knows that unplugging is recommended, but no one does it, since nothing bad ever happens. [disclaimer: "everybody", "always", "never", etc., surely have exceptions. I just haven't personally met, or heard of, them.]

[Fleet]

Originally Posted by AliveandWell

Of COURSE it is boring to have the same old sunny weather almost all year. I know we all have our preferences, but I think that LA is like a barren desert not including the beach areas.

No, the barren deserts are like barren deserts, not LA! It is semi-arid, just like San Diego.

When there is not enough rain as is the case with LA as the person who started this topic said, it creates what is known as a drought and WE are forced to save water like there's no tomorrow. AND the dryness creates fire dangers and that's why we always have these forest fires plus earthquakes which no one can predict will occur.

One reason we are forced to save water is because of all the people who left their own states to live in LA! Other states also have fire danger... Colorado and Wyoming to name just two. As for earthquakes, the do occur in other cities of California and other states.

Rain is better for the air and the environment. I'd rather have that than this stupid, brown dusty smog which pollutes the air and is HARMFUL to breathe in.

In that situation, LA is much better off than the entire southeastern part of California (the desert areas). They are much more dusty, and windy, than LA.

I think a high of 58 and a low of 40 and rain beats a high of 95 and a low of 66 any day of the week.

And I think a high of 95 and a low of 66 beats a high of 58 and a low of 40 any day of the week. It's nice to go for a walk or bike ride at sunset, with the temperature still at about 80-85 degrees, without needing to bundle up in jackets just to keep warm.