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Weather & Climate in Borrego Springs, CA

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

Borrego Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 92°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 5.2 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 532 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation532 ft (162 m)
Area43.4 sq mi (112.4 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates33.2410°N, 116.3571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Diego County County
Nearest AirportJacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.2"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14,738 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 107 km 0 km
Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 145 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 116 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 80 km 12 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 139 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 99 km -1 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 73 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 98 km 6 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 141 km 7 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 96 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 128 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 112 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 97 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 147 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 22 km 12 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 149 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 123 km 4 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 80 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 147 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 134 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978 EF3 72 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 43 km 4.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 80 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 70 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 90 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 76 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 95 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 8, 1961 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 13, 1956 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 8, 2022 EF0 94 km 1.6 mi 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 47 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 17, 2015 EF0 88 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 12, 2012 EF0 98 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 22, 2007 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 23, 2006 EF0 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 51 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 42 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 77 km
2002 PINES 65,407 23 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 52 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 53 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 84 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 83 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 100 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 68 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 61 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 94 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 76 km
1995 VERBENIA 21,601 90 km
1994 PALM 21,040 47 km
2013 SILVER 20,863 82 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 27 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 57 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 63 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 92°F (34°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Borrego Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 52°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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