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Jamul, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,617 Population 393/sq mi density
$148,740 Median Income $55,905 per capita
$961,300 Home Value $1,015,324 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 47.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
318 Violent Crime/100K 2,190 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,740 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$961,300 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,026 ft (313 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.6 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates32.7184°N, 116.8709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Diego County County
Nearest AirportSan Diego International (SAN)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskVery High
Risk Score99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

8,944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 147 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 90 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 86 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 129 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 127 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 145 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 126 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 120 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 125 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 44 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 95 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 89 km
Oct 31, 2001 16km ESE of Anza, CA M5.0 94 km
Feb 19, 2008 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.0 149 km
Jun 30, 1992 14km ENE of Desert Hot Springs, CA M5.0 150 km
May 4, 1992 16km NNE of Thousand Palms, California M5.0 146 km
Jun 15, 2004 67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA M5.0 106 km
Feb 12, 2008 13km SSE of Puebla, B.C., MX M5.0 149 km
Jul 24, 1992 13km NE of Thousand Palms, California M5.0 142 km
Apr 5, 2010 20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 89 km 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 29 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 55 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 56 km 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 22 km 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 32 km 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 72 km 0
Oct 8, 1961 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 13, 1956 EF1 22 km 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 95 km 0
Sep 22, 2007 EF0 52 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF0 43 km 0
Mar 10, 2006 EF0 55 km 0
Feb 23, 2005 EF0 22 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF0 82 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF0 80 km 0
Oct 17, 2004 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 12, 1999 EF0 54 km 0
Feb 8, 1998 EF0 52 km 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 31 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 129 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 26 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 41 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 12 km
2002 PINES 65,407 55 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 54 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 65 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 11 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 93 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 92 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 79 km
2007 AMMO FIRE 19,213 89 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 45 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 24 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 17 km
1986 UNNAMED 16,390 97 km
1989 VAIL 15,632 78 km
2014 PULGAS 14,937 83 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 76 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 14 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 69°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) 0.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Jamul has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in December to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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