I have a distinct memory of it being rainy, chilly and gloomy every winter I've been here. Did I make that up, or did that really happen? Hard to remember with all of the sunshine. And, I'm NOT complaining! Haha

We are short a helluva lot of rain.  
If we don't pick up the pace this month we could be in trouble.

Even on the Central Coast it's been extremely warm and dry for this time of year. Seems like a total opposite from last year, IIRC.  

But I do remember for the past decade or so, there had been a 1 to 2 week period in Jan. where the weather was almost Summer-like because it seemed like I've schedule quite a few swimwear beach photoshoots during this time of year.