Yucca Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
21,744
Population
546/sq mi density
$55,302
Median Income
$32,643 per capita
$321,300
Home Value
$359,295 Zillow
$1,341
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
606
Violent Crime/100K
989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,302 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$321,300 home value, $1,341/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
606 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Yucca Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,262 ft (994 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1233°N, 116.4216°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 87.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 144 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Yucca Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").