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Forget Florida. L.A. humidity is off the charts this summer. What's going on?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Wigglesworth, Hannah Fry , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The humidity is making the weather feel unlike the typical West Coast climate. Humidity levels are unusually high, creating conditions that feel more like Florida.
Humidity levels are unusually high, creating conditions that feel more like Florida. This summer is setting records, with a swampy environment prevailing. The humidity is making the weather feel unlike the typical West Coast climate.
Further details about this unusual weather pattern are available from the source. The high humidity levels are creating a notable difference in the weather, making it feel more like a different region.
The source provides more information about the record-setting summer and its unusual humidity levels, which are creating a distinct climate.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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