Try living in a primarily freezing climate most of yer life, then moving into an area where the climate is hot and dry most of the time. You'll be in shock for a while.
What state did you used to live in then before you went to CA?
Me I live in one of the hottest parts of the UK and even there we only get sun every now and again. Blue skies are pretty and all but at night you're just like tossing and turning in the heat.
It's was so sunny earlier today. I was sunbathing outside and suddenly it started to rain heavily. Dx It's nice again now, but damn our changing weather. A painting I was working on was ruined. ):