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Moreno Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
210,378 Population 4,100/sq mi density
$87,477 Median Income $28,255 per capita
$461,400 Home Value $545,521 Zillow
$2,036 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 332 sunny days/yr
401 Violent Crime/100K 2,623 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,477 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$461,400 home value, $2,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
401 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Moreno Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Area51.5 sq mi (133.3 km²)
Population Density4,100/sq mi
Coordinates33.9233°N, 117.2057°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.83"
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

13,721 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 77 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 115 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 127 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 47 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 82 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 125 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 82 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 77 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 119 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 84 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 77 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 38 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 145 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 42 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 52 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 75 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 88 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 109 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 79 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

114 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 18 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 6 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 84 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 85 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 88 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 74 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 49 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 98 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 91 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 79 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 63 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 75 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 79 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 66 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 39 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 69 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 67 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 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 1 133 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 136 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 127 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 97 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 81 km
2003 OLD 90,180 37 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 58 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 48 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 84 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 38 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 74 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 31 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 61 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 52 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 63 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 34 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 48 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 51 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 42 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 57 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 48 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 20 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in

Moreno Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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