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Murrieta, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
111,621
Population
3,153/sq mi density
$109,780
Median Income
$43,992 per capita
$606,900
Home Value
$680,928 Zillow
$2,330
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
332 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
1,299 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$109,780 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$606,900 home value, $2,330/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Murrieta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5721°N, 117.1904°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 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)
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 | 144 km |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 97 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 143 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 152 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 | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in |
Murrieta has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").