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Los Angeles, United States

Major city · Population 3.8M

Los Angeles is the 2nd largest city in United States with a population of approximately 3,820,914 people as of 2026. This makes it the 88th largest city in the world, accounting for 1.12% of United States's total population of 340.1M. Los Angeles is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. The average annual temperature is 17.4°C with 523 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 91 meters above sea level.

Population

3,820,914

Global Rank

#88

Country Rank

#2

% of United States

1.12%

Avg Temperature

17.4°C

Annual Rainfall

523 mm

Elevation

91 m

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles

Los Angeles on the Map

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Climate in Los Angeles

Los Angeles's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Feb with 341 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

12.3°C
Jan
12.3°C
Feb
13.4°C
Mar
15.3°C
Apr
16.7°C
May
20.5°C
Jun
23°C
Jul
23.5°C
Aug
22.8°C
Sep
20°C
Oct
15.4°C
Nov
13.6°C
Dec
12.3°C23.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

74 mm
Jan
341 mm
Feb
83 mm
Mar
17 mm
Apr
3 mm
May
0 mm
Jun
0 mm
Jul
0 mm
Aug
1 mm
Sep
1 mm
Oct
2 mm
Nov
1 mm
Dec

United States at a Glance

Country Population

340,110,988

Capital

Washington, D.C.

Region

North America

Major Cities

356

GDP per Capita

$84,534

Life Expectancy

78.4 years

Urban Population

80.1%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Los Angeles with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Los Angeles by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Koreatown124,2815 km
East Los Angeles126,4967 km
Hollywood167,6649 km
Glendale201,02010 km
Universal City105,00014 km
Pasadena142,25014 km
Inglewood111,66614 km
Burbank105,31916 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Los Angeles?

The population of Los Angeles, United States is approximately 3,820,914 people, making it the 88th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in United States.

Is Los Angeles the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington, D.C.. Los Angeles is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C and receives 523 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.