East Hemet, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
20,292
Population
3,902/sq mi density
$80,621
Median Income
$25,752 per capita
$370,300
Home Value
$440,755 Zillow
$1,620
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$80,621 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$370,300 home value, $1,620/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Hemet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,682 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7301°N, 116.9410°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 71.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 12.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 52 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.07 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.50 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | - | 117 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
East Hemet has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in December to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").