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Winterhaven, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuma County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11 Population 46/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 1,426 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Winterhaven has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation129 ft (39 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates32.7372°N, 114.6378°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuma County County
Nearest AirportYuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.2"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.5 / 100
Community Resilience1.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9,221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 80 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 60 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 119 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 89 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 81 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 79 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 117 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 76 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 90 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 81 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 73 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 91 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 87 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 98 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 103 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 96 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 80 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 73 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 74 km
Feb 18, 2011 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 16, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 88 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 13 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 6 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 1 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 29 km 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 10, 2006 EF0 43 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 50 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 97 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 88 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 18 km 0
Sep 28, 1979 EF0 32 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 44 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 73 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 105 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 KING VALLEY 32,964 81 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 65 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 60 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 20 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 33 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 59 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 35 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 32 km
2005 GETTING 1,403 73 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 43 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 21 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 21 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 78 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 92°F (34°C) 0.3 in
August 93°F (34°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Winterhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 56°F in December to 93°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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