Koppen-Geiger Classification
Los Angeles is classified as a dry-summer subtropical climate. This means that the area has rainy winters and mild dry summers. This is due to the relatively cold ocean currents that are present off the California coast. Milan is classified as a oceanic climate. This means that the area has cool summers but relatively mild winters.
(Source: http://koeppen-geiger.vu-wien.ac.at/)
Meso-scale
The climate in Milan is affected by its proximity to a large body of water, the Mediterranean (specifically the Adriatic and Ligurian seas). This plays a major role in the amount of precipitation that Milan receives as well as helps to moderate the temperature. In addition, the Alps are located just to the north which can also influence the precipitation and climate. LA is similarly situated with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Gabriel Mountains to the east.
Micro-scale
The urban heat island effect is quite strong in Milan. There is a marked difference in temperatures between 1997 and 2011 according to the data in Alina's blog. LA has a similar heat island in the Valley. In addition LA experiences the seasonal Santa Ana winds.
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