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
$946,371 Zillow
$2,082
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
598
Violent Crime/100K
2,235 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$90,583 median income, 5.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$771,700 home value, $2,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
598 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Anaheim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 50.6 sq mi (131.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8555°N, 117.7587°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Anaheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in December to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.0").