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Niland, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,388 Population 3,470/sq mi density
$207,100 Home Value $258,145 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
353 Violent Crime/100K 177 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Niland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-139 ft (-42 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density3,470/sq mi
Coordinates33.2387°N, 115.5144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyImperial County County
Nearest AirportCalexico International (CXL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.43"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.52 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12,983 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 137 km
Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 108 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 109 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 91 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 129 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 70 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 146 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 123 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 134 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 104 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 127 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 129 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 107 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 91 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 25 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 110 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 107 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 150 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 25 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 16, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 66 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 44 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 100 km 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 63 km 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 49 km 0
Jul 12, 1999 EF0 92 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 53 km 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 70 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 44 km 0
Sep 18, 1985 EF0 50 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 44 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 11 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINES (65,407 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 PINES 65,407 99 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 90 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 88 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 92 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 95 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 92 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 93 km
2012 BANNER 5,371 90 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 86 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 76 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 92 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 91 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 76 km
2013 FELIPE 2,961 97 km
2006 PUSHWALLA 2,468 89 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 98 km
2011 GREAT 2,261 94 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 76 km
1998 CHARIOT 2,147 95 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Wettest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 92°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
September 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Niland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 56°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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