Weather & Climate in Hidden Meadows, CA

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

Hidden Meadows enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.7 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 1,588 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,588 ft (484 m)
Area	6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density	592/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2236°N, 117.1198°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	San Diego International (SAN) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

11,301 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	126 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	112 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	111 km	12 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	142 km	8 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	121 km	-1 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	127 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	124 km	6 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	118 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	113 km	6 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	107 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	115 km	3 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	118 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	149 km	8 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	136 km	4 km
Jul 1, 1992	24km N of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	137 km	5 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	126 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	116 km	7 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	117 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	74 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	29 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	32 km	0.4 mi	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	26 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	96 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	9 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 19, 1991	EF1	53 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 20, 1980	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 18, 1978	EF1	24 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 20, 1974	EF1	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF1	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 8, 1961	EF1	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	69 km	0.5 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	-	59 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	133 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (140 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	140 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	46 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	37 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	72 km
2002	PINES	65,407	52 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	19 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	20 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	74 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	72 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	36 km
2020	APPLE	32,374	93 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	97 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	55 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	72 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	75 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	76 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	35 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	47 km
2018	HOLY	22,845	62 km
2020	EL DORADO	22,300	97 km
1995	VERBENIA	21,601	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in
August	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
November	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
December	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in

Hidden Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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