LA's climate sucks... (Los Angeles, Pasadena, Newport Beach: dangerous, rank, areas)

[californio sur]

Originally Posted by AliveandWell

Yes, in many people's opinion, the climate of Los Angeles is comfortable but comfortable does not necessarily mean that its better than(insert city name here). The climate of a certain city is subjective and in my opinion, it should not be the only factor to take into consideration when moving somewhere. I personally don't think Los Angeles has the nation's best climate. No place has perfect weather. Perfection is an ideal that can never be reached in the world.

Well I would hope that people wouldn't move to LA just for the climate. But when you ask people what their opinion is of Los Angeles almost always climate is listed as one of the positives. I plan to leave California some day and maybe travel and live in other parts of the nation. I already know what the climate is like in Miami and San Juan PR since I have been in those areas several times. I actually like south Florida and could easily live there. Puerto Rico seems hot almost all the time and very tropical. At least in Miami winters are super comfortable but not hot like San Juan. I want to experience winters where is snows and I love thunderstorms. If a person is bored with the climate of LA then areas with more varied weather are probably a better fit.

In terms of human comfort California ranks very high and San Diego is often considered the most comfortable city in the U.S.

[KUNEMLA]

Originally Posted by californio sur

The topic is on the climate not the overall desirability of California or Los Angeles. And since we are focused on climate it is noteworthy that the "Mediterranean" classification of climates is considered the most comfortable overall according to just about every poll. So the discussion has been about the OP's opinion that the climate of Los Angeles "sucks." On that one subject many are challenging the OP that the climate of Los Angeles most certainly doesn't suck unless a person wants a continental climate common to most of America with cold and at times snowy winters and hot and humid summers. The difference between the coldest month [Jan-68F] and the warmest month [August-85F] is only 17 degrees. There are very few places in the US except the California coast that have such an equitable climate. It only rains on average less than 30 days a year.

Some of us wish it would rain more often and have more interesting weather but overall it is impossible to complain about the climate of Los Angeles.

Then don't tie climate to desirability everytime someone slams LA...because that's what you do in just about every thread and frankly other than climate you've got nothing to boast about.

[Escort Rider]

So wrote KUNEMLA. Well, Los Angeles has a whole lot to boast about in addition to the climate. Let's start with the world class cultural opportunities: The L.A. Philharmonic, the L.A. Opera, the L.A. Master Chorale, live theatre and dance all over the place, world class art museums (Getty, Getty Villa, Norton Simon, Huntington, LACMA), foreign films often not available in other cities, and that does not exhaust the list. Then let's add the wonderful array of authentic ethnic restaurants, some of which are very reasonably priced. Convenient neighborhood libraries are linked by computer for easy inter-library loans - no need to drive long distances. There is so much here; it is a wonderful place. What is it with all the negativity? Jealousy?

[KUNEMLA]

Originally Posted by Escort Rider

So wrote KUNEMLA. Well, Los Angeles has a whole lot to boast about in addition to the climate. Let's start with the world class cultural opportunities: The L.A. Philharmonic, the L.A. Opera, the L.A. Master Chorale, live theatre and dance all over the place, world class art museums (Getty, Getty Villa, Norton Simon, Huntington, LACMA), foreign films often not available in other cities, and that does not exhaust the list. Then let's add the wonderful array of authentic ethnic restaurants, some of which are very reasonably priced. Convenient neighborhood libraries are linked by computer for easy inter-library loans - no need to drive long distances. There is so much here; it is a wonderful place. What is it with all the negativity? Jealousy?

Uh....you need to travel more and visit more places.

[uptown_urbanist]

Climate is low on my list of priorities, and I find plenty of other things to love about LA. Cultural opportunities and ethnic diversity (and great food) are also top of my list. And yes, I have traveled extensively and have lived in other cities and regions. LA can hold its own when it comes to the cultural front. I have a hard time understanding how one could possibly argue otherwise.

[Escort Rider]

Originally Posted by KUNEMLA

Uh....you need to travel more and visit more places.

This is a rather bizarre answer. I travel a lot and visit a lot of places, including extended stays in Buffalo, Atlanta, Seattle, Las Cruces, and Little Rock. In addition, I've lived in a lot of places, including France and Germany as well as St. Louis and Baton Rouge. Therefore, contrary to your implication, I have an excellent basis for judging Los Angeles. Why do you say this? [mod cut: personal attack]

[matt_sfl]

In Tampa florida, the forcast is 93 degrees for the next couple days, and humid obviously. Everyone is so upset about this oil thing. I don't even go to the beach. I have no feelings of love for this place even though I was born here. I know this is immature of me to say, but I wish another hurricane Andrew would level this place.

[zigzagger1]

I just moved to LA too from CT... and I dislike the weather. I miss the seasons, I miss the different crickets, treefrogs, summer thunderstorms... the only thing I don't miss is the snow. Preferably, ide stay in LA nov to march then go to the east coast. Florida is my favorite! There, you can actually swim at the beach!

[matt_sfl]

I swam just fine in the pacific when I lived in San Diego. I cought some killer waves too. What do you do in the gulf, just sit there and say, "yup" like King of the Hill?

Originally Posted by zigzagger1

I just moved to LA too from CT... and I dislike the weather. I miss the seasons, I miss the different crickets, treefrogs, summer thunderstorms... the only thing I don't miss is the snow. Preferably, ide stay in LA nov to march then go to the east coast. Florida is my favorite! There, you can actually swim at the beach!

[californio sur]

Originally Posted by matt_sfl

I swam just fine in the pacific when I lived in San Diego. I cought some killer waves too. What do you do in the gulf, just sit there and say, "yup" like King of the Hill?

The water temps don't bother me all that much but if you are board surfing it can be very uncomfortable even in summer sometimes. Being in and out of the water while sitting on a board in 65F temps [both water & air] is just too cold unless a person has a wetsuit. I mostly swim\ body surf so being in the water\waves is more comfortable. Did you ever swim\ body surf at the "Wedge" in Newport Beach? Some of the most exciting waves anywhere in the world but also dangerous.

I love the year-long warm water of Florida but no waves to speak of. Puerto Rico has better surf for some reason.