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Lucerne Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
5,946
Population
56/sq mi density
$50,330
Median Income
$22,888 per capita
$240,000
Home Value
$257,057 Zillow
$1,131
Median Rent
48.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
5,089 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$50,330 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $1,131/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucerne Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,961 ft (903 m) |
| Area | 40.8 sq mi (105.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4427°N, 116.9021°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 31 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in |
Lucerne Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.1").