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Redondo Beach, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
69,814 Population 11,260/sq mi density
$144,588 Median Income $79,040 per capita
$1,225,400 Home Value $1,473,991 Zillow
$2,562 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 2,030 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$144,588 median income, 3.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$1,225,400 home value, $2,562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Redondo Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density11,260/sq mi
Coordinates33.8495°N, 118.4008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportLos Angeles International (LAX)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

4,946 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 42 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 48 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 60 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 133 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 60 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 147 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 73 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 149 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 123 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 150 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 144 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 65 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 43 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 147 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 58 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 46 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 96 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 62 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 63 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

91 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 15 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 20 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 37 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 7 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 11 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 50 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 30 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 30 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 23 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 42 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 57 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 42 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 39 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 45 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 35 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 42 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 45 km 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 9 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 33 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 144 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 30 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 42 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 58 km
2006 DAY 159,713 100 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 68 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 65 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 50 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 82 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 93 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 93 km
2016 SAND 41,561 60 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 74 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 61 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 69 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 80 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 98 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 91 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 94 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 60 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 70 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 91 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in

Redondo Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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