Morongo Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,907
Population
155/sq mi density
$56,821
Median Income
$33,049 per capita
$265,100
Home Value
$328,305 Zillow
$1,362
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,821 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$265,100 home value, $1,362/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Morongo Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,894 ft (882 m) |
| Area | 25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0724°N, 116.5627°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 87.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 144 |
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 | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Morongo Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in December to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").