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Silver Lakes, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,789 Population 1,107/sq mi density
$111,857 Median Income $60,043 per capita
$345,600 Home Value $392,399 Zillow
$1,585 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
606 Violent Crime/100K 2,531 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,857 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$345,600 home value, $1,585/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
606 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,466 ft (752 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density1,107/sq mi
Coordinates34.7478°N, 117.3450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"
85% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.59"
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

16,804 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 M7.3 103 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 100 km
Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 116 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 124 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 107 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 77 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 129 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 118 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 80 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 110 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 97 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 116 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 117 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 112 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 84 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 63 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 133 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 79 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 97 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 19 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 82 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 22 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 17 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 29 km 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 27 km 0
Nov 25, 1965 EF1 80 km 0
Sep 9, 2021 EF0 46 km 0
Apr 16, 2019 EF0 100 km 0
May 7, 2017 EF0 14 km 0
Jul 19, 2015 EF0 100 km 0
Aug 18, 2013 EF0 2 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF0 98 km 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 80 km 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 58 km 0
Mar 4, 2005 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 42 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 1 143 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 124 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 86 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 72 km
2003 OLD 90,180 56 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 97 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 50 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 64 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 73 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 49 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 91 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 86 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 100 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 100 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 82 km
2002 CURVE 20,565 65 km
1997 NARROWS 18,248 57 km
2007 BUTLER 2 14,661 60 km
2010 CROWN 14,033 83 km
2020 BLUE RIDGE 13,869 98 km
2007 SLIDE 13,190 63 km
1994 DEVILS 12,778 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Silver Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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