Joshua Tree, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,767
Population
188/sq mi density
$64,036
Median Income
$33,512 per capita
$280,600
Home Value
$346,012 Zillow
$1,191
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,036 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,191/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 4.4 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
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) |
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 | 87.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 144 |
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) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Joshua Tree has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").