Weather & Climate in Desert View Highlands, CA

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

Desert View Highlands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 7.3 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 2,718 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.6°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,718 ft (828 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	7,702/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5903°N, 118.1535°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Los Angeles County County
Nearest Airport	Bob Hope (BUR) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"

81% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	No Rating
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	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

10,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M7.1	141 km	8 km
Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	55 km	18 km
Jul 4, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M6.4	137 km	11 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	129 km	4 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	47 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	39 km	8 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	138 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	69 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	109 km	6 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	58 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	129 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2020	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	M5.5	132 km	8 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	65 km	3 km
Jul 5, 2019	16km W of Searles Valley, CA	M5.4	140 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	139 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	118 km	0 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	118 km	1 km
Mar 18, 1997	20km ENE of Barstow, California	M5.3	129 km	1 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	120 km	7 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	55 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 50 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	71 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	84 km	10.3 mi	0
Jun 25, 1954	EF2	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	97 km	4.6 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	90 km	1.5 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	85 km	3.5 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	89 km	9.0 mi	0
May 11, 1997	EF1	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 16, 1986	EF1	87 km	1.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	77 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF1	57 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

3 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	77 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	55 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	55 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (197 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	STATION	165,368	29 km
2006	DAY	159,713	75 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	36 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	65 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	80 km
2003	OLD	90,180	88 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	66 km
1999	WILLOW	63,525	100 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	77 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	93 km
2016	SAND	41,561	29 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	28 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	92 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	56 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	53 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	66 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	29 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	39 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	83 km
1993	STECKEL	26,202	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	1.6 in
February	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.5 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	83°F (28°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Desert View Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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