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Yucaipa, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
54,348 Population 1,923/sq mi density
$92,401 Median Income $38,468 per capita
$466,000 Home Value $568,650 Zillow
$1,661 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
371 Violent Crime/100K 1,188 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,401 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$466,000 home value, $1,661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
371 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Yucaipa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²)
Population Density1,923/sq mi
Coordinates34.0336°N, 117.0429°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

13,424 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 59 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 96 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 139 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 27 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 67 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 136 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 91 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 100 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 60 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 67 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 60 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 23 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 23 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 62 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 58 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 86 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 90 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 60 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 86 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

98 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 26 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 55 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 63 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 97 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 82 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 64 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 69 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 56 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 27 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 85 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 94 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 84 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 99 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 97 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 84 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 77 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 1 147 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 149 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 139 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOBCAT (115,728 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 88 km
2003 OLD 90,180 33 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 40 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 35 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 93 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 43 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 82 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 24 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 70 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 54 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 81 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 16 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 29 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 67 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 43 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 50 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 67 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 16 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 78 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Yucaipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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