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Tustin, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
79,035 Population 7,107/sq mi density
$108,435 Median Income $50,723 per capita
$890,600 Home Value $1,171,631 Zillow
$2,340 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 2,636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$108,435 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$890,600 home value, $2,340/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tustin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 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) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density7,107/sq mi
Coordinates33.7309°N, 117.8106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

10,373 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 M7.3 137 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 86 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 105 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 140 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 87 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 62 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 137 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 144 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 136 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 91 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 105 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 101 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 47 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 135 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 129 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 138 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 141 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 108 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 101 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 36 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 77 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 14 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 50 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 41 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 29 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 66 km 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 89 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 34 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 19 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 6 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 98 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 21 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 18 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 15 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 53 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 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 84 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 128 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 86 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 49 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 73 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 67 km
2003 OLD 90,180 75 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 94 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 59 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 96 km
2016 SAND 41,561 89 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 87 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 52 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 72 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 50 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 93 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 22 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 87 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 14 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 78 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 51 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 98 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 73 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in

Tustin has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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