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Griffith Park: What a difference a year (and some rain) makes
Griffith Park is looking much greener than it did a year ago.
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March 6, 2014 v. March 6, 2015
As California’s drought grinds on into its fourth year, it’s worth noting that Los Angeles has gotten more rain this year compared to last – though still below average.
Rainfall in California is measured in “water years” which start on Oct. 1 of every year because it’s considered a good transition point between the traditional dry and wet seasons.
According to data from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, downtown Los Angeles has received 6.07 inches of rain between Oct. 1, 2014, and Friday, Feb. 27.
In contrast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says downtown got just 3.8 inches between Oct. 1, 2013, and the end of February 2014.
In comparison, downtown typically receives 8.9 inches during that period.
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The diptychs in this article are comprised of photos of Griffith Park taken on March 6, 2014 (image on the left) and Friday, March 6, 2015 (image on the right).
Correction: This article previously stated that downtown Los Angeles has received 6.07 inches of rain between Oct. 1, 2015, and Friday, Feb. 27. We regret the error.
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