Burbank, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
105,165
Population
321/sq mi density
$95,816
Median Income
$55,630 per capita
$1,041,100
Home Value
$1,176,932 Zillow
$2,089
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
403
Violent Crime/100K
3,071 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$95,816 median income, 6.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,041,100 home value, $2,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burbank enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 615 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1901°N, 118.3264°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 80.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 133 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.32 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 34 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 20 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Burbank has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in December to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").