San Bernardino, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
221,774
Population
3,571/sq mi density
$63,988
Median Income
$23,980 per capita
$384,900
Home Value
$492,161 Zillow
$1,433
Median Rent
37.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
897
Violent Crime/100K
2,921 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,988 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$384,900 home value, $1,433/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
897 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
San Bernardino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 59.7 sq mi (154.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1411°N, 117.2946°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
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 | 125 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 115 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
San Bernardino has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in December to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.1").