🇺🇸 Cleveland vs 🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cleveland

overcast clouds

44°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 35°F

H 46°F / L 43°F

Humidity: 67%

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 88°F / L 72°F

Humidity: 30%

Climate Overview

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Cleveland

Cleveland on Lake Erie's southern shore has one of the US's most lake-influenced climates. Lake Erie produces substantial lake-effect snow when Arctic air crosses the lake, and the city is also famous for dramatic summer thunderstorms. Lake Erie warms fastest of the Great Lakes, which means extreme lake-effect events in fall before the lake freezes.

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Cleveland🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Cleveland vs Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cleveland or Los Angeles have better weather?

Cleveland and Los Angeles have very different climates. Cleveland on Lake Erie's southern shore has one of the US's most lake-influenced climates. Lake Erie Los Angeles: Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cleveland vs Los Angeles?

Best time for Cleveland: spring and fall. Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November.

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