Thursday, December 1, 2011

Climatology of Los Angeles

 Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification
Under the Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification the coastal areas are classified as Csb and the inland areas are Csa.  This means they experience a warm temperate climate with dry summers.  The coastal summers experience a warm summer, where inland experiences hot summers.

(www.schweizerbart.de/resources/downloads/paper_free/55034.pdf)

Climate Controls
 
Los Angeles' proximity to the Pacific Ocean has a great impact on the weather.  The onshore flow helps regulate the temperature where there is a fairly consistent temperature throughout the year.

As mentioned, the city is bounded by the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, with the San Gabriel Mountains bordering to the east. This has a great effect of the smog levels in Los Angeles. This problem is fed by the pollution of millions of daily commuters.

(losangeles.ourtiempo.com)

Climate Change

The average annual temperature of Los Angeles since 1921 has increased, but the change has been less dramatic since 2000. It is also difficult to accurately evaluate climate change on such large scales without knowing greater details.

(http://www.climatestations.com/los-angeles/)

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