Borrego Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,781
Population
64/sq mi density
$83,836
Median Income
$52,124 per capita
$396,400
Home Value
$368,321 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$83,836 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$396,400 home value, $981/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Borrego Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2410°N, 116.3571°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 71.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 12.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 52 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.07 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.50 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 69 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Borrego Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 57°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").