Fairbanks Ranch, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,794
Population
548/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$91,364 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$4,248,470 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairbanks Ranch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9916°N, 117.1866°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Diego International (SAN) 18 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 | - | 32 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Fairbanks Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in December to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.0").