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Weather & Climate in Campo, CA

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

Campo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°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 15.6 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 2,797 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,797 ft (853 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.8 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates32.6410°N, 116.4745°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Diego County County
Nearest AirportSan Diego International (SAN)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.44"
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

12,020 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 118 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 147 km 12 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 122 km 6 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 53 km 9 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 114 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 147 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 120 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 86 km 12 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 97 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 119 km 10 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 123 km 6 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 116 km 6 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 96 km 8 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 125 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 104 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 82 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 96 km 6 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 146 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 45 km 14 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 100 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 62 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 90 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 86 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 60 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 13, 1956 EF1 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 2007 EF0 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF0 66 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 10, 2006 EF0 90 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2005 EF0 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 12, 1999 EF0 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 8, 1998 EF0 87 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 77 km 1.5 mi 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 70 km 0.1 mi 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1990 EF0 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 4, 1985 EF0 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 17, 1982 EF0 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 18, 1979 EF0 61 km 0.1 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 — 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 101 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 43 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 56 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 28 km
2002 PINES 65,407 57 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 75 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 84 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 35 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 84 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 70 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 16 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 23 km
1989 VAIL 15,632 97 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 75 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 38 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 61 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 30 km
1987 PALOMAR 10,256 89 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 24 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 55 km
1996 HARMONY 9,289 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Campo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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