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Eucalyptus Hills, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,976 Population 1,255/sq mi density
$137,580 Median Income $55,243 per capita
$821,900 Home Value $790,982 Zillow
$1,750 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
229 Violent Crime/100K 1,399 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,580 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$821,900 home value, $1,750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Eucalyptus Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 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) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density1,255/sq mi
Coordinates32.8852°N, 116.9450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Diego County County
Nearest AirportSan Diego International (SAN)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskVery High
Risk Score99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

10,358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 147 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 133 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 147 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 99 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 149 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 145 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 142 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 145 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 74 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 132 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 131 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 146 km
Sep 15, 1992 9km SE of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 142 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 132 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 125 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 146 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 37 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 80 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 77 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 69 km 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 10 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 38 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 36 km 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 21 km 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 27 km 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 96 km 0
Oct 8, 1961 EF1 49 km 0
Apr 13, 1956 EF1 31 km 0
Oct 8, 2022 EF0 94 km 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 79 km 0
Oct 17, 2015 EF0 92 km 0
Sep 22, 2007 EF0 36 km 0
Jul 23, 2006 EF0 96 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF0 24 km 0
Mar 10, 2006 EF0 38 km 0
Jul 23, 2005 EF0 94 km 0
Feb 26, 2005 EF0 96 km 0
Feb 23, 2005 EF0 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 18 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 27 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 31 km
2002 PINES 65,407 45 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 36 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 46 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 31 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 74 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 88 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 99 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 73 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 84 km
1994 PALM 21,040 93 km
1993 ORTEGA 20,912 93 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 65 km
2007 AMMO FIRE 19,213 70 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 26 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 35 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 29 km
1986 UNNAMED 16,390 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Eucalyptus Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 55°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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