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Lomita, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,409 Population 10,685/sq mi density
$92,920 Median Income $44,522 per capita
$792,100 Home Value $910,034 Zillow
$1,918 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
326 Violent Crime/100K 1,236 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,920 median income, 2.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$792,100 home value, $1,918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
326 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lomita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 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) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation94 ft (29 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density10,685/sq mi
Coordinates33.7933°N, 118.3175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportLos Angeles International (LAX)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

5,463 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 51 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 145 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 56 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 61 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 128 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 69 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 141 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 69 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 131 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 144 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 146 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 139 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 51 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 74 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 141 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 67 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 40 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 105 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 72 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 21 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 11 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 45 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 40 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 12 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 6 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 29 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 20 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 14 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 32 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 48 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 35 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 37 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 30 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 36 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 32 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 37 km 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 14 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 43 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 40 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 51 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 40 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 62 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 69 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 74 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 60 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 91 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 89 km
2016 SAND 41,561 67 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 81 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 71 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 67 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 89 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 95 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 92 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 98 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 54 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 61 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 93 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 59 km
1997 HOPPER 24,072 89 km
2013 SPRINGS 24,042 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in

Lomita has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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