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Temple City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
35,749 Population 8,915/sq mi density
$102,449 Median Income $42,664 per capita
$930,200 Home Value $1,098,432 Zillow
$2,034 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,449 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$930,200 home value, $2,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Temple City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density8,915/sq mi
Coordinates34.1022°N, 118.0580°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.82"
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

8,813 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 M7.3 150 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 46 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 114 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 44 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 20 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 123 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 95 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 64 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 111 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 34 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 145 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 149 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 110 km
Mar 18, 1997 20km ENE of Barstow, California M5.3 149 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 107 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 111 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 66 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 41 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 110 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 32 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 37 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 38 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 32 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 38 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 13 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 43 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 37 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 48 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 52 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 96 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 98 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 27 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 40 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 33 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 11 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 55 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 46 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 4 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 26 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 27 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 72 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 71 km
2003 OLD 90,180 73 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 85 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 92 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 55 km
2016 SAND 41,561 42 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 58 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 85 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 28 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 77 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 56 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 97 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 73 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 80 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 35 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 56 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
February 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in Wettest
March 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Temple City has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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