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Weather & Climate in Del Dios, CA

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

Del Dios enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°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 14.5 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 359 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation359 ft (109 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density871/sq mi
Coordinates33.0757°N, 117.1190°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Diego International (SAN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
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

10,745 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 140 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 128 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 123 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 135 km -1 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 120 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 138 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 132 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 130 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 123 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 130 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 132 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 71 km 12 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 147 km 8 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 146 km 8 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 142 km 0 km
Sep 15, 1992 9km SE of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 130 km 7 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 145 km 1 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 133 km 7 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 138 km 6 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 127 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 90 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 45 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 17 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 17 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 94 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 10 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 76 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 34 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 28 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 77 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF1 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF1 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 8, 1961 EF1 24 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 1956 EF1 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 8, 2022 EF0 70 km 1.6 mi 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 68 km 0.2 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 — 43 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 141 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 36 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 33 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 58 km
2002 PINES 65,407 51 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 24 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 31 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 90 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 57 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 47 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 71 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 86 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 88 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 92 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 46 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 63 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 77 km
1994 PALM 21,040 84 km
1993 ORTEGA 20,912 66 km
2013 SILVER 20,863 94 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Del Dios has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 55°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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