Koppen-Geiger Classification
Under this classification Los Angeles would be 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.
(Source: http://koeppen-geiger.vu-wien.ac.at/)
Climate Controls
Meso-scale influences for Los Angeles include its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean (west) and the San Gabriel Mountains (east).
Micro-scale influences include the Valley where the central portion of the city is located, as well as the seasonal Santa Ana winds. In addition, the urban heat island effect can be quite strong in the Valley.
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