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Victorville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
135,983 Population 1,845/sq mi density
$70,663 Median Income $26,955 per capita
$342,500 Home Value $431,662 Zillow
$1,568 Median Rent 39.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 349 sunny days/yr
803 Violent Crime/100K 1,845 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,663 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$342,500 home value, $1,568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
803 violent crimes/100K (111% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Victorville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Area73.9 sq mi (191.4 km²)
Population Density1,845/sq mi
Coordinates34.5277°N, 117.3536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.79"
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

15,477 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 92 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 100 km
Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 140 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 114 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 132 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 60 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 114 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 108 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 65 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 99 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 97 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 140 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 105 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 99 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 100 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 43 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 125 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 61 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 53 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 18 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 73 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 18 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 16 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 14 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 86 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 91 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 94 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 90 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 94 km 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 85 km 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 99 km 0
Mar 16, 1977 EF1 96 km 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 25 km 0
Oct 22, 1974 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 94 km 0
Nov 25, 1965 EF1 59 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 1 131 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 114 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 83 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 75 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 58 km
2003 OLD 90,180 32 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 82 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 31 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 40 km
2016 SAND 41,561 93 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 86 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 54 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 27 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 71 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 69 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 77 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 94 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 78 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 92 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 62 km
1995 VERBENIA 21,601 86 km
2013 SILVER 20,863 88 km
2002 CURVE 20,565 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in

Victorville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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