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Menifee, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
107,020 Population 2,303/sq mi density
$89,183 Median Income $37,057 per capita
$487,200 Home Value $581,835 Zillow
$2,052 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 331 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,183 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$487,200 home value, $2,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Menifee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density2,303/sq mi
Coordinates33.6899°N, 117.1844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0440 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)18.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13,287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 89 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 132 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 138 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 66 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 86 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 137 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 99 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 137 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 87 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 93 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 86 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 63 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 61 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 69 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 84 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 72 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 127 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 95 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 120 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

103 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 17 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 22 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 93 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 92 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 23 km 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 84 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 72 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 92 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 76 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 59 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 45 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 74 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 70 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 76 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 60 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

4 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 1 140 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 110 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 138 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 92 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 78 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 99 km
2003 OLD 90,180 63 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 70 km
2002 PINES 65,407 83 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 73 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 60 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 61 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 50 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 34 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 78 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 77 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 42 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 48 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 64 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 58 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 29 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 51 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in

Menifee has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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