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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
$1,076,402 Zillow
$2,909
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
3,227 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$133,953 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$908,600 home value, $2,909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 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
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 | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Cerritos has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in December to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").