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Mountain Center, CA
Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
50
Population
27/sq mi density
$43,977
Median Income
$41,504 per capita
55°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
632
Violent Crime/100K
5,833 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,977 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
632 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7107°N, 116.7233°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Riverside County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0519 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Mountain Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.1").