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Hemet, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
90,646
Population
3,098/sq mi density
$53,623
Median Income
$28,255 per capita
$314,200
Home Value
$440,755 Zillow
$1,432
Median Rent
37.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
325 sunny days/yr
398
Violent Crime/100K
3,342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,623 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$314,200 home value, $1,432/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hemet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7341°N, 116.9968°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 117 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in |
Hemet has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.1").