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Weather & Climate in Escondido, CA

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

Escondido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 325 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 29.4 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 673 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area37.0 sq mi (95.8 km²)
Population Density4,014/sq mi
Coordinates33.1331°N, 117.0740°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Diego International (SAN)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
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

11,206 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 133 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 121 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 116 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 127 km -1 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 119 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 130 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 125 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 123 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 116 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 126 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 125 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 64 km 12 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 144 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 144 km 4 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 145 km 5 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 142 km 8 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 135 km 0 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 138 km 1 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 126 km 7 km
Sep 15, 1992 9km SE of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 123 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 85 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 40 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 21 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 23 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 9 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 43 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 74 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 18, 1978 EF1 29 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF1 92 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 8, 1961 EF1 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 1956 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 8, 2022 EF0 64 km 1.6 mi 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 60 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 — 50 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 136 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 29 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 61 km
2002 PINES 65,407 47 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 17 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 24 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 83 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 61 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 46 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 63 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 78 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 85 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 85 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 44 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 56 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 73 km
1994 PALM 21,040 76 km
1993 ORTEGA 20,912 64 km
2013 SILVER 20,863 87 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Coldest, 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 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
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

Escondido has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in January to 75°F in August. 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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