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Calexico, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
38,476 Population 4,543/sq mi density
$50,021 Median Income $20,185 per capita
$281,700 Home Value $383,751 Zillow
$1,049 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 2,217 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$50,021 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$281,700 home value, $1,049/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Calexico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density4,543/sq mi
Coordinates32.6849°N, 115.4947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyImperial County County
Nearest AirportCalexico International (CXL)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.5"
93% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.43"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

11,339 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 48 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 38 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 39 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 44 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 89 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 78 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 143 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 48 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 122 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 37 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 50 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 49 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 37 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 108 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 62 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 124 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 29 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 52 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 86 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 20 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 92 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 81 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 53 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 20 km 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 96 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 20 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 96 km 0
Sep 28, 1979 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 58 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHARIOT (7,250 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 94 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 92 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 96 km
2012 BANNER 5,371 98 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 73 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 53 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 86 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 89 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 99 km
1999 SHOCKEY 3,522 86 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 97 km
2012 SHOCKEY 2,667 79 km
2007 PINE 2,302 98 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 99 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 99 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 89 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,847 82 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 99 km
2004 BORDER 1,680 96 km
1999 GLORIA 1,625 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.4 in
September 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Wettest

Calexico has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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