Weather & Climate in El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA

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

El Centro Naval Air Facility has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°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 5.1 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 -47 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	73.6°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	-47 ft (-14 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density	119/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8252°N, 115.6681°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Imperial County County
Nearest Airport	Calexico International (CXL) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.1"

87% below US avg

Wettest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.2 / 100
Community Resilience	2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

12,829 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	69 km	10 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	140 km	12 km
Dec 30, 2009	12km N of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.8	60 km	6 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	26 km	9 km
Apr 4, 2010	12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.7	100 km	10 km
Feb 22, 2002	13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.7	65 km	7 km
Dec 8, 2001	22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.7	111 km	7 km
Apr 4, 2010	9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	70 km	10 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	100 km	12 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	25 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.4	71 km	10 km
May 24, 2006	6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	71 km	6 km
Dec 3, 1991	71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	119 km	6 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	24 km	8 km
Apr 8, 2010	12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.3	83 km	10 km
Mar 23, 1994	35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	131 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2010	15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M5.3	42 km	10 km
Jun 5, 2021	11km W of Calipatria, CA	M5.3	35 km	6 km
Apr 5, 2010	27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.2	107 km	10 km
Apr 14, 2025	5 km S of Julian, CA	M5.2	90 km	14 km

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

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978	EF3	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 6, 2015	EF1	92 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 29, 1993	EF1	10 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 13, 1966	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1965	EF1	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 30, 2000	EF0	59 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1999	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 24, 1997	EF0	5 km	1.5 mi	0
May 20, 1997	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
May 5, 1992	EF0	10 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 1985	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1965	EF0	78 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	—	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (42 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	42 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PINES (65,407 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	PINES	65,407	92 km
2006	HORSE	16,659	90 km
2020	VALLEY	16,517	96 km
2011	EAGLE	14,743	93 km
2012	WILSON	12,048	85 km
2001	VIEJAS	10,942	100 km
2012	STEWART	9,501	85 km
2016	BORDER 3	7,958	88 km
2013	CHARIOT	7,250	75 km
1995	BUTTERFIELD	7,165	72 km
2021	SOUTHERN	5,525	76 km
2012	BANNER	5,371	77 km
2012	BORDER 6	5,301	62 km
2007	INKOPAH	5,037	44 km
1989	THING 2	4,650	67 km
1999	LAGUNA 100	4,586	70 km
2022	BORDER 32	4,530	96 km
2001	BELL	3,700	91 km
1999	SHOCKEY	3,522	73 km
2013	FELIPE	2,961	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
February	60°F (15°C)	0.5 in	Wettest
March	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.1 in
May	76°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	85°F (29°C)	0.1 in
July	92°F (33°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	90°F (32°C)	0.3 in
September	85°F (29°C)	0.3 in
October	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in
December	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

El Centro Naval Air Facility has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 55°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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