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Lake Riverside, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,445
Population
198/sq mi density
$122,833
Median Income
$43,186 per capita
$390,000
Home Value
$564,061 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
522
Violent Crime/100K
4,073 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$122,833 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$390,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Riverside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,365 ft (1,026 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5187°N, 116.8121°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.3 / 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)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 98 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Lake Riverside has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.1").