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Weather & Climate in Cabazon, CA

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

Cabazon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 328 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,746 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,746 ft (532 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates33.9127°N, 116.7828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyRiverside County County
Nearest AirportPalm Springs International (PSP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 30.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.60"
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

13,040 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 45 km 0 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 90 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 33 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 43 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 118 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 42 km -1 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 96 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 48 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 41 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 43 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 28 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 88 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 40 km 8 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 86 km 5 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 62 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 54 km 4 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 76 km 1 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 55 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 49 km 0 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 52 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

68 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978 EF3 97 km 2.0 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 43 km 2.8 mi 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 73 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 52 km 1.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 60 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 99 km 0.2 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 90 km 3.5 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 85 km 9.0 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 78 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 1 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 90 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 97 km 0.8 mi 0
Oct 22, 1974 EF1 48 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 24 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 25, 1965 EF1 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 8, 1961 EF1 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 8, 2022 EF0 46 km 1.6 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 — 140 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 134 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 93 km
2003 OLD 90,180 59 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 27 km
2002 PINES 65,407 87 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 57 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 80 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 71 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 69 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 11 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 97 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 81 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 85 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 15 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 26 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 90 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 28 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 24 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 84 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 20 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in

Cabazon has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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