Los Angeles and the Northern Hemisphere: Latitude and Climate Implications

Yes, Los Angeles is in the Northern Hemisphere.

It lies at approximately 34° North latitude (34.05° N, 118.24° W), placing it well north of the equator. This means:

• Seasons follow the Northern Hemisphere pattern (summer June–August, winter December–February).
• The sun is always in the southern sky at solar noon.
• It shares a latitude band with cities like Baghdad, Beirut, Tokyo, and Charlotte, NC.

LA's Mediterranean climate—mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers—is directly influenced by its mid-latitude position and the cold California Current offshore.