The Great Los Angeles Rain Caper: Did it Rain in 2022, or Were We All Just Dreaming of Puddle Pirates?
Ah, Los Angeles. Land of eternal sunshine, bronzed surfers, and...wait, rain? That's right, folks, rain. The stuff that falls from the sky and makes your car look like it hasn't been washed since, well, the last time it rained.
But here's the thing about Los Angeles rain – it's about as reliable as a politician's promise. You might see a sprinkle in the weather forecast, get all excited about dusting off your raincoat (remember that thing?), and then...nada. Just another sunny day in paradise.
So, the burning question on everyone's lips (or at least everyone who isn't perpetually parched): did it actually rain in Los Angeles in 2022?
Cracking the Case: CSI: Rainfall Edition
For those of you who swear you saw rain falling from the heavens in 2022, fear not! You're not crazy (well, maybe a little for living in LA, but that's a different story). Luckily, unlike the LAPD solving a jaywalking case, we have access to some pretty nifty weather data.
Here's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth (weather pun intended): Los Angeles did receive some rain in 2022. But let's just say it wasn't enough to fill a kiddie pool, let alone justify the purchase of an umbrella. We're talking a measly 13.51 inches for the entire year.
For those unfamiliar with the majesty of precipitation measurement, that's basically a sprinkle here, a mist there, and a collective "huh, that's weird" from most Angelenos.
Rain, Rain, Go Away... But Seriously, Come Back Soon?
Look, we get it. Los Angeles isn't exactly known for its downpours. But a little rain every now and then wouldn't hurt. It keeps the dust down, makes the flowers happy (the few that survive the drought, that is), and gives us a chance to pretend we're living in a noir detective movie (raincoat not included).
So, here's to hoping 2023 brings a little more liquid sunshine to the City of Angels. Just don't expect us to be caught dead (or should we say, caught without a tan?) cancelling brunch for a drizzle.
