Los Angeles, CA
Projection · SSP2-4.5 · 2050s
70out of 100
Severe
Los Angeles stays in the Severe band but climbs 9 points within it by the 2050s, driven by the hazards below.
Emissions stay near today's levels into mid-century, then decline. Roughly where current policy points.
Extreme Heat
39 days above 95°F (range 31–48)
Medium confidence
Heavy Rain & Flood
2.1 days above 1 in. rain (range 1.1–3.1)
Medium confidence
Drought & Water Stress
Longest dry spell 145 days (range 115–175)
Medium confidence
Wildfire & Smoke
110 high fire-weather days (range 88–135)
Medium confidence
Coastal Flood & Hurricane
66 exposure index (range 51–80)
Medium confidence