The Great Los Angeles Rainfall Inquiry: Did a Cloud Cry Over Hollywood?
Ah, Los Angeles. The land of sunshine, celebrities, and... what was that again? Rain? Yes, folks, believe it or not, it does occasionally drizzle in the City of Angels. But how much drizzle are we talking about? Enough to warrant an umbrella the size of a parachute? Buckle up, weather warriors, because we're about to dive into the fascinating (or slightly less fascinating, depending on your love for spreadsheets) world of Los Angeles rainfall.
Rain, Rain, Go Away... Unless You're Bringing Less Than an Inch
First things first, let's address the elephant in the room, or should we say, the raincloud hovering noncommittally above Hollywood. Los Angeles isn't exactly known for downpours. We're talking more about the kind of rain that dampens your pool party plans, not the kind that turns freeways into rivers (although let's be honest, even a light sprinkle can cause chaos on the 405).
On average, Los Angeles gets a measly 11.86 inches of rain a year. That's less than a foot, folks! For comparison, Seattle, the undisputed champion of drizzle, gets showered with an average of 39 inches annually. So, if you're picturing Los Angeles streets perpetually slick with rainwater, well, you might need to adjust your Hollywood movie expectations.
When Does the Liquid Sunshine Arrive?
Los Angeles has a bit of a split personality when it comes to rain. We have a dry season that stretches from roughly May to October, where the skies are as clear and predictable as a reality TV show. Then, from November to April, we enter the wet season, which is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Most of the year's rain falls during this time, but even then, it's more of a light sprinkle than a monsoon.
So, How Much Rain Did it Actually Rain?
Ah, the million-dollar question (well, maybe more like a ten-cent question considering the average rainfall). Unfortunately, I can't tell you exactly how much rain Los Angeles has gotten today without some serious time travel skills (which, by the way, would be a fantastic superpower for a weatherperson).
But fret not, my weather-obsessed friends! There are a few resources you can check to find out the latest on the Los Angeles drizzle situation:
- The National Weather Service: These guys are the official source for all things weather-related.
- Local news websites: Most local news outlets will have up-to-date weather reports, including rainfall totals.
- A really enthusiastic neighbor who keeps a rain gauge in their backyard: Just kidding (kind of).
There you have it, folks! The not-so-secret secret of Los Angeles rain: it's there, but it's more of a supporting character than the leading role. So, you can ditch the rain boots and maybe invest in a good sunscreen instead. After all, sunshine is still Los Angeles' true love.
