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Rosamond, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
20,835
Population
400/sq mi density
$77,773
Median Income
$30,592 per capita
$330,100
Home Value
$409,543 Zillow
$1,230
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
556
Violent Crime/100K
2,285 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$77,773 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$330,100 home value, $1,230/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
556 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosamond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,406 ft (733 m) |
| Area | 52.3 sq mi (135.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8656°N, 118.2148°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 47 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 | 101 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 78 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Rosamond has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").