Cerritos, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
48,340
Population
5,537/sq mi density
$133,953
Median Income
$54,839 per capita
$908,600
Home Value
$1,088,827 Zillow
$2,909
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
350
Violent Crime/100K
5,333 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$133,953 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$908,600 home value, $2,909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cerritos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8677°N, 118.0695°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
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
3 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 | 56 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 58 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 75°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 | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Cerritos has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 57°F in December to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").