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Glendale, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
192,270
Population
6,308/sq mi density
$84,262
Median Income
$46,597 per capita
$1,043,900
Home Value
$1,179,321 Zillow
$2,095
Median Rent
39.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
1,631 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$84,262 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,043,900 home value, $2,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glendale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1814°N, 118.2458°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.32 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 40 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 27 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in |
Glendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").