Bombay Beach, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
313
Population
474/sq mi density
$25,968
Median Income
$11,929 per capita
$94,300
Home Value
$258,145 Zillow
69°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,968 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bombay Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -216 ft (-66 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3556°N, 115.7269°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Imperial County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 63.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 22.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 50 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0502 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.52 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 20 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Bombay Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 52°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").