Evening rain clouds over Los Angeles. Los Angeles Almanac Photo.
See also:
-- Rainfall Normals & High, Low & Daily Records - Downtown Los Angeles
-- Monthly Precipitation (Rainfall) by Season - Downtown Los Angeles
-- Total Seasonal Rainfall by Season - Downtown Los Angeles
Since first recorded rain season, 1877-1878
| Total Inches of Rainfall | Season |
|---|---|
| 38.18 | 1883-1884 |
| 37.25 | 2004-2005 |
| 34.84 | 1889-1890 |
| 33.44 | 1977-1978 |
| 32.76 | 1940-1941 |
| 31.25 | 1982-1983 |
| 31.01 | 1997-1998 |
| 28.40 | 2022-2023 |
| 27.47 | 1968-1969 |
| 27.36 | 1992-1993 |
Of the ten driest seasons for Downtown L.A. since 1877, six occurred within the last 20 years and four just within the last decade.
Since first recorded rain season, 1877-1878
| Total Inches of Rainfall | Season |
|---|---|
| 3.21 | 2006-2007 |
| 4.42 | 2001-2002 |
| 4.79 | 2017-2018 |
| 4.85 | 1960-1961 |
| 5.58 | 1958-1959 |
| 5.59 | 1898-1899 |
| 5.82 | 2020-2021 |
| 5.85 | 2012-2013 |
| 6.08 | 2013-2014 |
| 6.67 | 1923-1924 |
Source: National Weather Service
During a 24-hour period from December 31, 1933 through January 1, 1934, 7.36 inches of rain fell on the Los Angeles Civic Center, a record for a 24-hour period at that location.
