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Phelan, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,059
Population
301/sq mi density
$83,759
Median Income
$28,310 per capita
$357,200
Home Value
$459,076 Zillow
$1,623
Median Rent
49.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
606
Violent Crime/100K
2,531 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$83,759 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$357,200 home value, $1,623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
606 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Phelan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 61.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,809 ft (1,161 m) |
| Area | 60.1 sq mi (155.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4398°N, 117.5248°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ontario International (ONT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.32 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 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 | 112 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 96 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Phelan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.1").