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Potrero, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
423
Population
134/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
318
Violent Crime/100K
2,190 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,423 ft (739 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6131°N, 116.6068°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Diego International (SAN) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.07 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.50 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").