🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇺🇸 Richmond

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 87°F / L 73°F

Humidity: 32%

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Richmond

light rain

64°F

Light Rain

Feels like 63°F

H 65°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 79%

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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Richmond

Richmond at the James River Fall Line has a humid subtropical climate at the transition with humid continental. The James River gorge through the city creates unique microweather. Virginia's capital and former Confederate capital experiences hot humid summers with occasional intense winter ice storms from Gulf moisture overrunning Arctic air.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Richmond
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 Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Richmond have better weather?

Los Angeles and Richmond have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Richmond: Richmond at the James River Fall Line has a humid subtropical climate at the transition with humid c. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

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

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