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Hidden Meadows, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,899 Population 592/sq mi density
$119,394 Median Income $70,672 per capita
$830,000 Home Value $1,003,573 Zillow
$2,307 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
342 Violent Crime/100K 2,020 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$119,394 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$830,000 home value, $2,307/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hidden Meadows enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates33.2236°N, 117.1198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Diego International (SAN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0440 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)18.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11,301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 126 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 112 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 111 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 142 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 121 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 127 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 124 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 118 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 113 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 107 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 115 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 118 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 64 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 149 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 136 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 137 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 148 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 126 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 116 km
Sep 15, 1992 9km SE of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 74 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 29 km 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 32 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 26 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 96 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 82 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 84 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 96 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 9 km 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 53 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 65 km 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 50 km 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 92 km 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 61 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF1 83 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF1 87 km 0
Oct 8, 1961 EF1 22 km 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 59 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 140 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 46 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 37 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 72 km
2002 PINES 65,407 52 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 19 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 20 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 74 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 72 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 36 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 93 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 97 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 55 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 72 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 75 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 76 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 35 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 47 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 62 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 97 km
1995 VERBENIA 21,601 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in

Hidden Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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