El Centro, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
44,186
Population
3,646/sq mi density
$56,093
Median Income
$23,781 per capita
$291,100
Home Value
$394,564 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
347
Violent Crime/100K
1,380 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,093 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$291,100 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
347 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
El Centro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -36 ft (-11 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7864°N, 115.5602°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Imperial County County |
| Nearest Airport | Calexico International (CXL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 63.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 22.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 50 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0502 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.52 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 46 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Centro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 55°F in December to 94°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").