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Seeley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,654 Population 1,173/sq mi density
$56,917 Median Income $21,579 per capita
$186,200 Home Value $430,863 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
30 Violent Crime/100K 278 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,917 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,200 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Seeley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-40 ft (-12 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,173/sq mi
Coordinates32.7905°N, 115.6850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyImperial County County
Nearest AirportCalexico International (CXL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.1"
87% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.51"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

12,585 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 67 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 143 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 59 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 23 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 63 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 97 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 109 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 68 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 101 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 29 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 69 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 69 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 115 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 28 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 80 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 127 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 38 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 39 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 104 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 13 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 12, 1999 EF0 81 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 2 km 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 75 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 13 km 0
Sep 18, 1985 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 82 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 46 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINES (65,407 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 PINES 65,407 92 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 88 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 94 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 94 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 85 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 98 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 100 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 85 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 85 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 74 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 72 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 76 km
2012 BANNER 5,371 77 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 59 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 40 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 66 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 69 km
2022 BORDER 32 4,530 94 km
2001 BELL 3,700 88 km
2005 BORDER 50 3,552 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.3 in
September 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Seeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 55°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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