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San Jacinto, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
54,756 Population 2,117/sq mi density
$78,281 Median Income $26,286 per capita
$391,600 Home Value $479,919 Zillow
$1,633 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
218 Violent Crime/100K 3,310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$78,281 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$391,600 home value, $1,633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
San Jacinto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.7 km²)
Population Density2,117/sq mi
Coordinates33.7989°N, 116.9959°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Diego County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0453 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.07 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.50 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13,562 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 68 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 112 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 149 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 48 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 65 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 148 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 106 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 117 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 66 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 72 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 64 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 49 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 43 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 75 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 63 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 107 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 64 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 75 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 99 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

97 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 17 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 25 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 72 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 39 km 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 94 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 88 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 94 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 77 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 91 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 95 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 82 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 24 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 89 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 93 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 94 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 124 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 149 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 98 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 83 km
2003 OLD 90,180 57 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 49 km
2002 PINES 65,407 83 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 62 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 67 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 62 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 56 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 13 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 84 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 75 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 62 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 29 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 44 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 71 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 18 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 34 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 62 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 11 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest

San Jacinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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