After a year that began with record rainfall, flooding, and mudslides, Los Angeles is now in the midst of an unprecedented dry streak. According to the National Weather Service, the city hasn’t seen more than a trace of rain since May 5, when just 0.13 inches fell. November brought only 0.14 inches, leaving Southern California facing five months of near-total dryness, the National Weather Service stated.
The dry conditions have heightened wildfire risks, fueling destructive blazes like the Mountain Fire in Ventura County and Malibu’s Franklin Fire. With drought returning, there’s a slim chance of rain on Christmas Eve or early January.