Salton City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,244
Population
291/sq mi density
$36,915
Median Income
$18,503 per capita
$189,800
Home Value
$333,754 Zillow
$1,295
Median Rent
41.0% income on rent
77°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,915 median income, 17.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,295/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Salton City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -111 ft (-34 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2994°N, 115.9609°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Imperial County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 63.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 22.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 50 |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.4 / 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)
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 | - | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 34 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Salton City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 58°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").