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The climate of California varies widely from hot desert to alpine tundra, depending on latitude, elevation, and proximity to the Pacific Coast. California 's coastal regions, the Sierra Nevada foothills, and much of the Central Valley have a Mediterranean climate , with warmer, drier weather in summer and cooler, wetter weather in winter.
Drought is intrinsic to the natural climate of California. [6] Across the Californian region, paleoclimate records dating back more than 1,000 years show more significant dry periods compared to the latest century. Ancient data reveals two mega-droughts that endured for well over a century, one lasting 220 years and one for 140 years.
While some measurements suggest the 2015-2016 El Niño was the strongest on record since 1950, [29] Southern California received below average precipitation contrary to what the Climate Prediction Center predicted leading up to the winter months.
California's fire crisis stems from outdated water systems and poor forestry management, critics argue, with progressive politics thwarting realistic solutions.
Guam's climate is moderated by east to northeast trade winds through the year. The average annual rainfall for the island is 86 inches (2,200 mm). [74] There is a distinct dry season from January to June, and a rainy season from July to December. [75] Typhoons frequent the island, which can lead to excessive rainfall. During El Niño years, dry ...
A winter storm system is bringing rain to Southern California, but it should pass through by Christmas Eve, making for a sunny holiday. Historic, 'genuinely extraordinary' rainfall in Ventura ...
Here’s a look at 24-hour rainfall totals across San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service: ... Precipitation level (inches) National City. 0.26. Kearny Mesa. 0.18. Point Loma ...
This is after the LADWP expected to increase the pumping of aquifers to about 1.36 × 10 8 m 3 a year (City of Los Angeles and County of Inyo 1991) but the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a sustainable pumping rate is a third lower, at around 8.64 × 10 7 m 3 a year (Danskin 1998).