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Desert Hot Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
32,786
Population
1,088/sq mi density
$50,349
Median Income
$23,980 per capita
$309,300
Home Value
$376,908 Zillow
$1,339
Median Rent
39.9% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
876
Violent Crime/100K
2,336 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,349 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$309,300 home value, $1,339/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
876 violent crimes/100K (131% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Desert Hot Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9576°N, 116.5423°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Riverside County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Desert Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 54°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").