West Coast US
June Gloom
Used when discussing seasonal weather patterns in Southern California.
Literal Meaning
A month named June characterized by a lack of brightness or cheerfulness
Actual Meaning
The overcast marine layer that covers Southern California coastline in late spring/early summer
Examples in Context

'June Gloom is here.' (Translation: It's cloudy at the beach)

Helpful Tips
  • 1SoCal weather phenomenon
  • 2May-June
  • 3Clears by afternoon usually
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marine layer
overcast sky
cloudy weather
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