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Bermuda Dunes, CA

Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,074 Population 2,737/sq mi density
$93,819 Median Income $47,358 per capita
$509,100 Home Value $514,213 Zillow
$1,774 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
551 Violent Crime/100K 2,614 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,819 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$509,100 home value, $1,774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bermuda Dunes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 94°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation87 ft (27 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density2,737/sq mi
Coordinates33.7435°N, 116.2873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyRiverside County County
Nearest AirportJacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.9"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0519 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.24 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.26 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Very High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14,270 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 53 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 96 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 71 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 24 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 45 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 104 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 121 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 42 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 42 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 89 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 70 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 137 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 43 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 40 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 93 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 106 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 70 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 78 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 67 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978 EF3 48 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 26 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 73 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 87 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 50 km 0
Oct 22, 1974 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 61 km 0
Oct 8, 2022 EF0 86 km 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 42 km 0
Oct 17, 2015 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 19, 2015 EF0 63 km 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 82 km 0
Sep 9, 2012 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 12, 2012 EF0 84 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF0 98 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF0 88 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 23, 2006 EF0 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 87 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 100 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 86 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 51 km
2002 PINES 65,407 72 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 84 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 77 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 56 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 62 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 63 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 54 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 32 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 68 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 70 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 72 km
1995 VERBENIA 21,601 46 km
1994 PALM 21,040 25 km
2013 SILVER 20,863 50 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 48 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 93 km
1989 VAIL 15,632 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Wettest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 94°F (35°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.4 in
September 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Bermuda Dunes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 56°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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