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Weather & Climate in Banning, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Banning enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,936 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,936 ft (895 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.8 km²)
Population Density1,320/sq mi
Coordinates33.9459°N, 116.8990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyRiverside County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
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 Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13,403 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 51 km 0 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 94 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 29 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 54 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 107 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 50 km -1 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 99 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 57 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 49 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 35 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 24 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 77 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 47 km 8 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 89 km 5 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 71 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 57 km 4 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 81 km 1 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 59 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 44 km 0 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 47 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 33 km 2.8 mi 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 58 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 100 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 85 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 53 km 1.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 58 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 90 km 0.2 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 77 km 9.0 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 82 km 3.5 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 11 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 95 km 1.2 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 82 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 94 km 0.8 mi 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 141 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WITCH (167,551 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 WITCH 167,551 97 km
2003 OLD 90,180 49 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 32 km
2002 PINES 65,407 94 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 48 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 83 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 59 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 72 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 10 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 86 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 70 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 80 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 10 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 26 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 79 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 30 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 34 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 75 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 10 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Banning has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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