What are the climatic characteristics of Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has a temperate Mediterranean climate, which is mild all year round. Generally speaking, it is dry all year round, but there is more rain in winter. The annual precipitation is about 378 mm, mainly winter rain. The average maximum temperature is 23.3℃, and the average minimum temperature is 65438 03℃.

The coordinates of Los Angeles are 34 03'-11815' west longitude, and it is located in an open basin surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on one side. The area is about 129 1 km2. Los Angeles is flat except for hills, with an average elevation of 84 meters. The highest point is Elsie Peak, about 1548 meters high.

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1542, the first Europeans who arrived in Los Angeles claimed that it was the kingdom of Spain, but they didn't stay there for long. 178 1 year, Los Angeles became a Spanish colony. 18 18, Americans got there first. 182 1 year, Los Angeles belongs to Mexico. 1846, Mexico was defeated in the US-Mexico War, and then California was ceded to the United States, and Los Angeles became American territory. From 65438 to 0848, the "gold rush" in the west attracted a large number of immigrants to Los Angeles.

1850, the city of Los Angeles was formally established. In the same year, California became the 3rd1state in the United States. At that time, the population of Los Angeles was only 1600. /kloc-At the end of 0/9 and the beginning of the 20th century, Los Angeles became a megacity. In the 1920s, the film industry and aviation industry met in Los Angeles, which promoted the further development of the city. In 1980s, Los Angeles became a global heavy metal music city. After the 20th century, Los Angeles became one of the most important economic centers in the United States.

By 20 16, Los Angeles will be divided into eight regions: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and Long Beach.

Los Angeles is the largest economic center in the western United States, accounting for 30% of California's labor market. The city's output value is about 1/3 of California's, accounting for more than 25% of California's retail and wholesale volume. Automobile industry, electronics industry, finance and tourism play an important role in its economy, and the largest automobile factory in Los Angeles is located here.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Los Angeles