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Mojave, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
4,442
Population
76/sq mi density
$50,800
Median Income
$23,662 per capita
$204,400
Home Value
$229,874 Zillow
$1,154
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
392
Violent Crime/100K
2,377 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$204,400 home value, $1,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mojave enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,785 ft (849 m) |
| Area | 58.4 sq mi (151.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0150°N, 118.1902°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 117 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 95 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Mojave has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.1").