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Anaheim, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
344,553 Population 6,853/sq mi density
$90,583 Median Income $36,541 per capita
$771,700 Home Value $930,771 Zillow
$2,082 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 332 sunny days/yr
316 Violent Crime/100K 2,333 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,583 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$771,700 home value, $2,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Anaheim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area50.6 sq mi (131.0 km²)
Population Density6,853/sq mi
Coordinates33.8555°N, 117.7587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0440 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)18.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11,346 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 128 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 82 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 94 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 134 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 82 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 51 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 128 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 136 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 128 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 79 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 101 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 90 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 33 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 126 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 129 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 127 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 130 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 96 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 90 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

125 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 47 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 58 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 42 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 50 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 27 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 53 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 37 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 37 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 69 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 99 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 39 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 30 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 20 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 98 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 99 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 90 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 91 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 18 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 84 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 139 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 82 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 63 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 55 km
2003 OLD 90,180 62 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 81 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 45 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 99 km
2016 SAND 41,561 81 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 97 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 81 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 38 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 57 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 59 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 85 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 97 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 7 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 85 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 18 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 71 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 59 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in

Anaheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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