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Irvine, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
308,160
Population
4,697/sq mi density
$129,647
Median Income
$62,149 per capita
$1,115,400
Home Value
$1,541,925 Zillow
$2,893
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
331 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
1,306 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$129,647 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$1,115,400 home value, $2,893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Irvine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (169.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6784°N, 117.7713°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 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)
Tsunami History
4 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 | 90 km |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 92 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in |
Irvine has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").