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La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
20,094 Population 2,328/sq mi density
$221,451 Median Income $101,748 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,292,649 Zillow
$2,842 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,559 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$221,451 median income, 2.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.5% bachelor's degree or higher
La Cañada Flintridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density2,328/sq mi
Coordinates34.2097°N, 118.2001°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.32 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7,328 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 31 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 126 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 28 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 20 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 112 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 107 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 48 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 124 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 47 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 148 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 120 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 119 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 121 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 25 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 49 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 123 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 129 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 41 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 133 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

106 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 23 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 36 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 67 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 42 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 25 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 55 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 48 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 63 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 69 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 98 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 43 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 54 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 50 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 12 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 63 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 50 km 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 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 45 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 31 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 14 km
2006 DAY 159,713 84 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 28 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 56 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 58 km
2003 OLD 90,180 84 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 68 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 67 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 90 km
2016 SAND 41,561 24 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 41 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 72 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 39 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 59 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 65 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 56 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 63 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 52 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 74 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest

La Cañada Flintridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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