Weather & Climate in Harmony Grove, CA

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

Harmony Grove 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 717 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	65.8°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	717 ft (219 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density	664/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1007°N, 117.1380°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	San Diego International (SAN) 26 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 Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.9 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 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

10,737 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	138 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	126 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	122 km	12 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	133 km	-1 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	123 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	136 km	6 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	131 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	127 km	6 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	121 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	127 km	3 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	131 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	149 km	8 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	150 km	4 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	148 km	8 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	140 km	0 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	129 km	7 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	143 km	1 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	130 km	7 km
Jun 5, 2021	11km W of Calipatria, CA	M5.3	140 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	87 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	42 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	20 km	0.4 mi	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	16 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	6 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 19, 1991	EF1	39 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 20, 1980	EF1	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 18, 1978	EF1	25 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 20, 1974	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF1	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF1	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 8, 1961	EF1	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 1956	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 8, 2022	EF0	67 km	1.6 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	—	45 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	142 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (142 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	142 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	39 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	35 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	61 km
2002	PINES	65,407	53 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	24 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	30 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	88 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	60 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	44 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	69 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	85 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	84 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	89 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	43 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	60 km
2018	HOLY	22,845	74 km
1994	PALM	21,040	83 km
1993	ORTEGA	20,912	63 km
2013	SILVER	20,863	92 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

Harmony Grove 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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