Mid-City weather in May
In May, Mid-City sees average daytime highs of 76°F and overnight lows near 57°F, with 0.3 in of rain across 1.5 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 76°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of May to 14 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Mid-City's 6th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mid-City's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 76°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 57°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.3 in
- 1.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 48 min
- 4:57 AM – 6:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.42 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.9
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 76°F through the month.
A typical May day in Mid-City reaches about 76°F in the afternoon and slips back to 57°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 67°F and 86°F. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°F warmer than April and about 4°F cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°F) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 |
| Avg low (°F) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 55 |
| 2 | 75 | 55 |
| 3 | 75 | 55 |
| 4 | 75 | 56 |
| 5 | 76 | 56 |
| 6 | 76 | 56 |
| 7 | 76 | 56 |
| 8 | 75 | 56 |
| 9 | 75 | 56 |
| 10 | 75 | 56 |
| 11 | 75 | 56 |
| 12 | 75 | 56 |
| 13 | 75 | 56 |
| 14 | 75 | 56 |
| 15 | 75 | 56 |
| 16 | 75 | 56 |
| 17 | 75 | 57 |
| 18 | 75 | 57 |
| 19 | 75 | 57 |
| 20 | 75 | 57 |
| 21 | 75 | 57 |
| 22 | 76 | 57 |
| 23 | 76 | 57 |
| 24 | 76 | 57 |
| 25 | 76 | 57 |
| 26 | 76 | 57 |
| 27 | 76 | 58 |
| 28 | 76 | 58 |
| 29 | 76 | 58 |
| 30 | 76 | 58 |
| 31 | 77 | 58 |
Mid-City weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66° / 46° | 3.2 | 5.5 | 10 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 66° / 48° | 3.4 | 5.9 | 10.7 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 69° / 50° | 2.2 | 5.2 | 11.7 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 73° / 53° | 0.8 | 2.5 | 12.8 | 8.3 |
| May | 76° / 57° | 0.3 | 1.5 | 13.7 | 8.9 |
| Jun | 80° / 60° | 0.1 | 0.3 | 14.2 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 85° / 64° | 0.1 | 0.4 | 14 | 7.0 |
| Aug | 87° / 65° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 13.3 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 85° / 63° | 0.1 | 0.5 | 12.2 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 80° / 58° | 0.6 | 2 | 11.1 | 8.4 |
| Nov | 72° / 51° | 0.8 | 2.2 | 10.2 | 8.4 |
| Dec | 65° / 46° | 2.0 | 4.6 | 9.8 | 7.1 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 23%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 79 | 21 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 79 | 21 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 82 | 18 |
| 31 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Mid-City gets around 0.3 in of rain over 1.5 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 5% and peaks near 6% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 |
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| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 |
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| 19 | 5 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 75% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 |
| Comfortable (%) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 6 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 7 | 84 | 16 | 0 |
| 8 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 9 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 10 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 11 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 12 | 80 | 19 | 1 |
| 13 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 14 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 15 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 16 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 17 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 18 | 74 | 25 | 1 |
| 19 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 20 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 21 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 22 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 23 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 24 | 67 | 32 | 1 |
| 25 | 66 | 33 | 1 |
| 26 | 64 | 35 | 1 |
| 27 | 63 | 36 | 1 |
| 28 | 62 | 37 | 1 |
| 29 | 60 | 39 | 1 |
| 30 | 59 | 40 | 1 |
| 31 | 57 | 41 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 mph in May, the windiest month of the year.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of May to 14 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:10 AM to 4:48 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 6:53 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:10 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 13.4 | 5:09 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 13.4 | 5:08 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:33 |
| 5 | 13.5 | 5:06 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:05 | 6:35 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:04 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 5:03 | 6:36 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 5:03 | 6:37 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 5:02 | 6:38 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 5:01 | 6:39 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:00 | 6:40 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 4:59 | 6:40 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 4:58 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 4:57 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 13.8 | 4:57 | 6:43 |
| 17 | 13.8 | 4:56 | 6:43 |
| 18 | 13.8 | 4:55 | 6:44 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 4:55 | 6:45 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 4:54 | 6:46 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:47 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 4:52 | 6:48 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 4:52 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 14.0 | 4:51 | 6:49 |
| 26 | 14.0 | 4:51 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 4:50 | 6:51 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 4:50 | 6:51 |
| 29 | 14.0 | 4:49 | 6:52 |
| 30 | 14.1 | 4:49 | 6:53 |
| 31 | 14.1 | 4:48 | 6:53 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.42 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.96 kWh/m² to a high of 8 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 7.42 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.7 | Intense |
Is May a good time to visit Mid-City?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Mid-City for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mid-City in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Mid-City sees daytime highs around 76°F and nights near 57°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
Sea temperature near Mid-City in May
The nearest coast averages about 62°F in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 12 mi away) is warmest in August at about 68°F and coldest in February near 59°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Aug 4 to Sep 13 — about 1.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 60 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | Bracing |
| Feb | 59 | Bracing |
| Mar | 59 | Bracing |
| Apr | 59 | Cool |
| May | 62 | Cool |
| Jun | 65 | Cool |
| Jul | 67 | Cool |
| Aug | 68 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 68 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 66 | Cool |
| Nov | 63 | Cool |
| Dec | 60 | Cool |
UV index in Mid-City in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mid-City peaks around June 23 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Mid-City in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mid-City is worst in November — around 37 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.7× the cleanest month (May, 14 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 37 | 27 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 27 | Moderate |
Where is Mid-City?
Mid-City sits at 34.0°N, 118.4°W, 115 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Culver City, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around Mid-City
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Mid-City.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Mid-City has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 423 ft around an average of 141 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,857 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10,010 ft.
The land around Mid-City is covered by artificial surfaces (91%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (70%) within 10 miles, and water (33%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mid-City (34.0413°, -118.3606°, elevation 115 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).