Holtville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,606 Population 4,918/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $22,831 per capita
$268,800 Home Value $357,352 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
36 Violent Crime/100K 451 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$268,800 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Holtville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)

Geography

Elevation-10 ft (-3 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density4,918/sq mi
Coordinates32.8138°N, 115.3783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyImperial County County
Nearest AirportCalexico International (CXL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.41"
Driest Month (May) 0.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median63.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %22.7%
Unhealthy Days50

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.52 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11,320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 59 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 43 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 51 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 85 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 55 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 97 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 148 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 58 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 122 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 27 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 61 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 58 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 125 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 28 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 73 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 142 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 47 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 44 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 96 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 18 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 80 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 71 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 95 km 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 97 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 36 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 28 km 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 96 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 18 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 84 km 0
Sep 18, 1985 EF0 94 km 0
Sep 28, 1979 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 48 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BUTTERFIELD (7,165 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 99 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 87 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 68 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 85 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 94 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 97 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 81 km
1999 SHOCKEY 3,522 99 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 85 km
2012 SHOCKEY 2,667 92 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 85 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 81 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 73 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,847 91 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 84 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 72 km
2002 TROY 1,279 95 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 86 km
1992 MANZANITA 1,091 87 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Wettest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.1 in
August 94°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Holtville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 55°F in December to 94°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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