Los Angeles, California — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- California, western United States.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110 volts AC; standard two-pin plugs are used.
- Average January Temperatures
- 14ºC (57ºF).
- Average July Temperatures
- 23ºC (73ºF).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 375mm (14.84 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rosebowl
January
Floral processions, marching bands and American Football.
Pasadena
Website: www.tournamentofroses.com
Annual Golden Dragon Parade
February
Chinatown
Website: www.lagoldendragonparade.com
Black History Month
February
Various locations
St. Patricks Day Parade
March
Downtown
Website: http://lafd.org/stpats.htm
Toyota Grand Prix
April
Long Beach
Website: www.longbeachgp.com
LA Times Book Festival
April
UCLA
Website: www.latimes.com/events
Annual In-Water Boat Show
May
Marina Del Rey
Annual Mariachi USA Festival
June
Hollywood Bowl
Website: www.mariachiusa.com
Gay Pride Month
June
Events and locations across the city
Twilight Dance Series
June-August
Free concerts.
Santa Monica Pier
Website: www.twilightdance.org
Independence Day
July
Throughout the city
Watts Summer Festival (Afro-American cultural events)
August
Various locations
Website: www.wattsfestival.org
Los Angeles County Fair
September
Pomona Fairgrounds
Website: www.lacountyfair.com
Tarfest
October
Film and music festival centerd on the La Brea tar pits.
Miracle Mile
Website: www.tarfest.com
Halloween Carnival
October
West Hollywood
Website: www.visitwesthollywood.com
Hollywood Christmas Parade
November
Hollywood
