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Duarte, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
21,921 Population 3,267/sq mi density
$97,952 Median Income $40,634 per capita
$710,700 Home Value $790,671 Zillow
$1,991 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 1,415 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,952 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$710,700 home value, $1,991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Duarte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,700 ft (518 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density3,267/sq mi
Coordinates34.1610°N, 117.9504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportOntario International (ONT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.32 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
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 Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10,581 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 139 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 54 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 103 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 52 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 13 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 142 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 150 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 143 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 117 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 84 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 71 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 101 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 23 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 140 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 134 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 138 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 99 km
Mar 18, 1997 20km ENE of Barstow, California M5.3 137 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 96 km
Sep 15, 1992 9km SE of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 44 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 46 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 43 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 49 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 24 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 52 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 47 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 55 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 55 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 86 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 80 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 31 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 46 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 37 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 65 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 54 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 25 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 18 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 80 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 81 km
2003 OLD 90,180 62 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 91 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 80 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 44 km
2016 SAND 41,561 45 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 60 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 95 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 16 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 82 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 45 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 97 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 73 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 81 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 33 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 56 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Wettest
March 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Duarte has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 55°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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