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Joshua Tree, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,767
Population
188/sq mi density
$64,036
Median Income
$33,512 per capita
$280,600
Home Value
$339,421 Zillow
$1,191
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
353
Violent Crime/100K
2,511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,036 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,191/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Joshua Tree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.4 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,925 ft (892 m) |
| Area | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1236°N, 116.3129°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Joshua Tree has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").