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Whittier, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
85,925
Population
5,865/sq mi density
$92,374
Median Income
$39,555 per capita
$751,700
Home Value
$812,603 Zillow
$1,829
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
325 sunny days/yr
247
Violent Crime/100K
2,206 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$92,374 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$751,700 home value, $1,829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Whittier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9668°N, 118.0201°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 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)
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 | 58 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 55 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 17 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in |
Whittier has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").