Forget Florida. L.A. humidity is off the charts this summer. What's going on?
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Southern California is experiencing unprecedented humidity levels this summer, transforming the typically dry West Coast climate into conditions reminiscent of tropical regions. Weather experts attribute this atmospheric shift to changing climate patterns and unusual moisture influx from ocean systems. Residents are adapting to heat indexes and humidity levels that challenge the region's historical climate profile, raising questions about long-term environmental trends and their impact on daily life and infrastructure.
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