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El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
497
Population
119/sq mi density
$59,500
Median Income
$22,612 per capita
$1,657
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
30
Violent Crime/100K
278 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
El Centro Naval Air Facility has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -47 ft (-14 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8252°N, 115.6681°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Imperial County County |
| Nearest Airport | Calexico International (CXL) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 42 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 | |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Centro Naval Air Facility has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 55°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").