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Apple Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
75,478
Population
980/sq mi density
$65,926
Median Income
$30,495 per capita
$377,300
Home Value
$427,910 Zillow
$1,373
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
458
Violent Crime/100K
1,492 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,926 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$377,300 home value, $1,373/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Apple Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 77.0 sq mi (199.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5334°N, 117.2104°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 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 | 143 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 127 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Apple Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").