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San Dimas, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
34,099 Population 2,269/sq mi density
$105,833 Median Income $49,568 per capita
$756,200 Home Value $914,093 Zillow
$2,232 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
229 Violent Crime/100K 2,446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$105,833 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$756,200 home value, $2,232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
San Dimas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (40.0 km²)
Population Density2,269/sq mi
Coordinates34.1080°N, 117.8085°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportOntario International (ONT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.46"
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

11,987 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 127 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 68 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 91 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 138 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 66 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 25 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 129 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 137 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 129 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 125 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 72 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 85 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 88 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 11 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 127 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 145 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 146 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 122 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 148 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

122 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 54 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 60 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 51 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 52 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 51 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 32 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 53 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 91 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 49 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 52 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 48 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 80 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 79 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 72 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 97 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 29 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 77 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 68 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 27 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 39 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 27 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 94 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 94 km
2003 OLD 90,180 51 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 70 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 32 km
2016 SAND 41,561 59 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 74 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 90 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 10 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 96 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 37 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 86 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 87 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 86 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 94 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 96 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 22 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
February 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Coldest

San Dimas has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 54°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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