🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇺🇸 Paterson

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

clear sky

77°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 75°F

H 80°F / L 71°F

Humidity: 28%

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Paterson

moderate rain

53°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 53°F

H 57°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 95%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Paterson

Paterson on the Passaic River at the Great Falls was America's first planned industrial city. The Passaic River valley creates some humidity and the urban density creates heat island effects. The Great Falls create a unique local microclimate with spray cooling near the falls.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Paterson
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Los Angeles vs Paterson: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Paterson have better weather?

Los Angeles and Paterson have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Paterson: Paterson on the Passaic River at the Great Falls was America's first planned industrial city. The Pa. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

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

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