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Canyon Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,107
Population
2,855/sq mi density
$124,948
Median Income
$55,877 per capita
$647,300
Home Value
$692,044 Zillow
$2,524
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
652 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$124,948 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$647,300 home value, $2,524/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Canyon Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,425 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6883°N, 117.2635°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 110 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 131 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Canyon Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").