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San Fernando, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
23,716 Population 10,007/sq mi density
$79,694 Median Income $30,129 per capita
$630,700 Home Value $743,012 Zillow
$1,690 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
325 Violent Crime/100K 987 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,694 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$630,700 home value, $1,690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
San Fernando enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,104 ft (336 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density10,007/sq mi
Coordinates34.2887°N, 118.4362°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 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

5,537 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 13 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 148 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 41 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 108 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 128 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 24 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 146 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 70 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 130 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 141 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 142 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 140 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 26 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 7 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 145 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 109 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 17 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 114 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 35 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 61 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 12 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 45 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 50 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 43 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 70 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 62 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 80 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 88 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 64 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 70 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 72 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 32 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 80 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 70 km 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 42 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 37 km 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 39 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 1 135 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 35 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 13 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 THOMAS 281,982 82 km
2009 STATION 165,368 28 km
2006 DAY 159,713 61 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 88 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 46 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 33 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 40 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 44 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 89 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 67 km
2016 SAND 41,561 14 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 25 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 53 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 62 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 37 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 86 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 42 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 46 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 75 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
February 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest

San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 55°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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