Weather & Climate in Calipatria, CA

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

Calipatria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°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 2.4 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 -165 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)

Annual Average	73.8°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	-165 ft (-50 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density	1,756/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1687°N, 115.4856°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Imperial County County
Nearest Airport	Calexico International (CXL) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"

94% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.2 / 100
Community Resilience	2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12,924 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	145 km	0 km
Apr 4, 2010	The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake	M7.2	100 km	10 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	117 km	12 km
Dec 30, 2009	12km N of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.8	83 km	6 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	137 km	-1 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	65 km	9 km
Feb 22, 2002	13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.7	96 km	7 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	131 km	6 km
Dec 8, 2001	22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.7	138 km	7 km
Apr 4, 2010	12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.7	126 km	10 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	134 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	137 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	99 km	10 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	96 km	12 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	18 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.4	102 km	10 km
May 24, 2006	6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	99 km	6 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	18 km	8 km
Apr 8, 2010	12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.3	114 km	10 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	128 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978	EF3	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1973	EF3	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 6, 2015	EF1	73 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 29, 1993	EF1	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 1987	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 13, 1966	EF1	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1965	EF1	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2015	EF0	71 km	10.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 2010	EF0	79 km	14.3 mi	0
Aug 30, 2000	EF0	43 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1999	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 24, 1997	EF0	47 km	1.5 mi	0
May 20, 1997	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 5, 1992	EF0	36 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 1985	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF0	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1965	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (13 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	13 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAGLE (14,743 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	EAGLE	14,743	94 km
2012	WILSON	12,048	91 km
2012	STEWART	9,501	94 km
2013	CHARIOT	7,250	95 km
1995	BUTTERFIELD	7,165	92 km
2021	SOUTHERN	5,525	93 km
2012	BANNER	5,371	91 km
2012	BORDER 6	5,301	98 km
2007	INKOPAH	5,037	82 km
2006	CIBOLA	4,703	75 km
1989	THING 2	4,650	91 km
1999	LAGUNA 100	4,586	91 km
2011	THREE SLASHES	4,581	74 km
2013	FELIPE	2,961	99 km
2006	PUSHWALLA	2,468	97 km
1989	FERGUSON	2,284	93 km
2011	GREAT	2,261	95 km
1992	WALTERS	2,170	74 km
1998	CHARIOT	2,147	96 km
2013	ISLAND LAKE	2,021	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
March	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
April	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in
May	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
June	88°F (31°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	92°F (34°C)	0.2 in
August	93°F (34°C)	0.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	87°F (31°C)	0.3 in
October	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
November	64°F (18°C)	0.2 in
December	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in

Calipatria has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 57°F in January to 93°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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