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Temecula, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
110,404
Population
2,969/sq mi density
$117,840
Median Income
$44,826 per capita
$640,400
Home Value
$757,626 Zillow
$2,297
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
332 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
2,252 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,840 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$640,400 home value, $2,297/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Temecula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 30.2 sq mi (78.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4931°N, 117.1317°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 88 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in |
Temecula has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.1").