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Barstow, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,198 Population 610/sq mi density
$51,811 Median Income $25,531 per capita
$222,600 Home Value $261,106 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,136 Violent Crime/100K 4,088 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,811 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$222,600 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,136 violent crimes/100K (199% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Barstow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,653 ft (809 m)
Area41.4 sq mi (107.2 km²)
Population Density610/sq mi
Coordinates34.8670°N, 117.0430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Bernardino County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.0"
87% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.59"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience20.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

15,901 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 93 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 77 km
Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 112 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 102 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 76 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 121 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 148 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 109 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 100 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 72 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 113 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 106 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 103 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 101 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 70 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 80 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 100 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 90 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 132 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 30 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 71 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 31 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 32 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 41 km 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 58 km 0
Oct 22, 1974 EF1 98 km 0
Sep 9, 2021 EF0 76 km 0
Apr 16, 2019 EF0 99 km 0
May 7, 2017 EF0 41 km 0
Jul 19, 2015 EF0 86 km 0
Aug 18, 2013 EF0 29 km 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 87 km 0
Mar 4, 2005 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 69 km 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 28, 2000 EF0 93 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF0 55 km 0
Jun 26, 1995 EF0 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD (90,180 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 OLD 90,180 72 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 92 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 58 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 85 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 74 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 94 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 84 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 88 km
2002 CURVE 20,565 94 km
1997 NARROWS 18,248 85 km
2007 BUTLER 2 14,661 64 km
2007 SLIDE 13,190 72 km
1994 DEVILS 12,778 59 km
2003 PADUA 10,577 97 km
1988 TEXAS 10,515 87 km
2016 PILOT 8,267 65 km
1993 OPAL 2 8,223 36 km
2009 SHEEP 7,451 77 km
2002 BLUECUT 7,199 72 km
2002 LOUISIANA 6,651 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Barstow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 46°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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