Cathedral City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
52,047
Population
2,315/sq mi density
$67,031
Median Income
$34,922 per capita
$420,700
Home Value
$474,971 Zillow
$1,554
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,031 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$420,700 home value, $1,554/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cathedral City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8355°N, 116.4631°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Riverside County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 87.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 11.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 147 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0519 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Cathedral City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 58°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").