Weather & Climate in East San Gabriel, CA

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

East San Gabriel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°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 15.7 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 485 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	485 ft (148 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	10,789/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1162°N, 118.0799°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Los Angeles County County
Nearest Airport	Bob Hope (BUR) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jul) 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

8,118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	43 km	18 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	116 km	4 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	42 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	19 km	8 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	122 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	97 km	6 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	61 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	113 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	35 km	3 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	146 km	4 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	111 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	109 km	7 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	112 km	1 km
Mar 18, 1997	20km ENE of Barstow, California	M5.3	150 km	1 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	39 km	12 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	64 km	11 km
Aug 17, 1992	7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.2	112 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	144 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	55 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	148 km	21 km

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

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 54 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	81 km	2.8 mi	0
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	31 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	39 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	38 km	10.3 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 25, 1954	EF2	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	14 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	45 km	4.6 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	38 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	50 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	97 km	3.5 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	99 km	9.0 mi	0
May 11, 1997	EF1	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	29 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	9 km	0.2 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	53 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	43 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	3 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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	24 km
2006	DAY	159,713	99 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	27 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	70 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	69 km
2003	OLD	90,180	75 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	82 km
1999	WILLOW	63,525	93 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	56 km
2016	SAND	41,561	39 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	56 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	83 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	29 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	74 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	58 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	99 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	70 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	77 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	37 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
February	58°F (14°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
March	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	0.3 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
November	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
December	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

East San Gabriel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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