Population:                  3,694,820

Elevation:                    330 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   469.1 square miles

Location:                     Located in the southwestern section of California, 120 miles north of San Diego and 383 miles south of San Francisco

Time Zone:                  Pacific Time Zone (when it’s noon in Los Angeles, it’s 10am in Chicago and 9am in New York City).  Los Angeles observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October.

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

57.0

58.0

58.8

61.7

63.9

67.6

70.9

72.0

71.0

67.2

61.5

57.5

High temperature (°F)

66.8

67.8

68.1

71.1

72.0

76.0

79.9

81.1

80.2

76.8

71.4

67.3

Low temperature (°F)

47.2

48.2

49.5

52.3

55.7

59.0

61.9

62.7

61.7

57.5

51.6

47.5

Precipitation (in)

3.8

4.4

3.4

0.8

0.3

0.1

0.0

0.1

0.3

0.5

1.2

2.2

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precipitation

6

5

5

3

1

0

0

0

1

2

3

5

Wind speed (mph)

5.2

6.0

6.7

7.4

7.1

7.0

6.8

6.6

6.2

5.6

5.2

5.0

Morning humidity (%)

76

78

80

80

81

82

82

82

83

81

79

77

Afternoon humidity (%)

53

54

55

51

55

56

54

53

54

54

53

52

Sunshine (%)

70

71

71

71

64

64

72

73

73

71

75

71

Days clear of clouds

12

10

11

12

10

12

18

19

15

13

13

13

Partly cloudy days

8

7

9

10

13

12

11

10

11

11

8

8

Cloudy days

11

11

11

8

8

6

2

2

4

7

8

10

Snowfall (in)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Local Seasons:

As both a major business center and a world renowned vacation destination, there is no such thing as an “off season” in Los Angeles.  With warm weather year round, this entertainment capital has something happening each and every day of the year.  Summers are slightly busier due to the influx of vacation travelers who come to enjoy the many world famous attractions and sights.  With temperatures during this time during the day in the low 80’s F, the nearby beaches and boardwalks are a must see.  Spring and fall are quite pleasant with the daytime temperatures reaching into the 70’s F and the nights around 50 F.  Winters are mild, and all of the major attractions are open, making this a perfect destination, whether for business or pleasure.

Getting There:

By Air:

Los Angeles International Airport

1 World Way

Los Angeles, CA 90045

310-646-5252

The airport is located close to the city and is served by most of the major worldwide airlines as well as certain regional carriers.

Burbank Airport

2627 Hollywood Way

Burbank, CA 91505

818-840-8840

The airport is served by many of the national airlines as well as certain regional carriers.

Long Beach Airport

4100 Donald Douglas Drive

Long Beach, CA 90808

562-570-2678

The airport is served by many of the national airlines as well as certain regional carriers.

Ground Transportation:

All of the major car rental companies are located at or near all three airports.  In addition, taxi and limousine are also available as well as shuttle service to prime destinations.

By Train:

Amtrak

800 North Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus:

Greyhound

1716 E 7TH St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

213-629-8401

611 Maple St. Los Angeles Maple, CA 90014

213- 627-2940

649 S Wall St. Los Angeles Wall, CA 90014

213-627-5405

Getting Around:

While there is some public transportation available, the reality of getting around in Los Angeles is to travel by car, either personal or rental car.  Rental cars are readily available throughout the city.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day-- Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day-- 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day-- 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day--            last Mon. in May

Independence Day- July 4

Labor Day--1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day-- 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day-- Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve- Dec. 31