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Weather & Climate in Dana Point, CA

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

Dana Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 12.7 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 295 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²)
Population Density5,067/sq mi
Coordinates33.4755°N, 117.6931°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9,289 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 141 km 0 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 113 km 18 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 114 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 138 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 116 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 93 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 139 km -1 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 146 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 138 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 104 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 133 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 109 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 74 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 137 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 113 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 146 km 4 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 148 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 121 km 0 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 124 km 1 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 113 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 61 km 2.8 mi 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 84 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 58 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 72 km 10.3 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 29 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 48 km 4.6 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 49 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 86 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 60 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 56 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 26 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 51 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 45 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 83 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 61 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 107 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 98 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 113 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 195 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
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 97 km
2003 OLD 90,180 94 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 78 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 82 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 74 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 87 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 80 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 96 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 24 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 98 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 50 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 80 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 27 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 80 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 26 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 64 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 33 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 96 km
1993 ORTEGA 20,912 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Wettest
February 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Dana Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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