Weather & Climate in Homestead Valley, CA

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

Homestead Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°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 5.8 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 3,127 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,127 ft (953 m)
Area	33.9 sq mi (87.7 km²)
Population Density	82/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2730°N, 116.4145°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Bernardino County County
Nearest Airport	Palm Springs International (PSP) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.8"

85% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.2 / 100
Community Resilience	20.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

12,454 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	8 km	0 km
Oct 16, 1999	The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake	M7.1	39 km	14 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	39 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	36 km	12 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	145 km	8 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	16 km	-1 km
Oct 16, 1999	13km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M5.8	47 km	14 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	19 km	6 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	19 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	58 km	6 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	42 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	119 km	3 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	18 km	8 km
Jul 5, 1992	21km SW of Ludlow, California	M5.4	36 km	5 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	95 km	12 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	12 km	4 km
Oct 16, 1999	32km SSW of Ludlow, California	M5.4	24 km	1 km
Jul 1, 1992	24km N of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	8 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	45 km	0 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	24 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978	EF3	89 km	2.0 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	89 km	2.8 mi	0
Sep 7, 1982	EF2	6 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 1954	EF2	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 6, 2015	EF1	84 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 4, 2008	EF1	18 km	1.1 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	79 km	9.0 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	85 km	3.5 mi	0
May 11, 1997	EF1	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 22, 1974	EF1	11 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1974	EF1	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 2022	EF0	97 km	1.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 2018	EF0	83 km	0.2 mi	0
May 7, 2017	EF0	96 km	0.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 2015	EF0	92 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 2015	EF0	3 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 18, 2013	EF0	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 9, 2012	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2012	EF0	91 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (141 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	141 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OLD (90,180 acres, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2003	OLD	90,180	80 km
2006	MILLARD	86,585	26 km
1999	WILLOW	63,525	64 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	98 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	63 km
2020	APPLE	32,374	50 km
2015	LAKE	30,421	35 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	79 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	63 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	68 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	91 km
2020	EL DORADO	22,300	54 km
1995	VERBENIA	21,601	39 km
1994	PALM	21,040	71 km
2013	SILVER	20,863	57 km
2003	COYOTE	19,215	100 km
2007	BUTLER 2	14,661	53 km
1985	CABANZO	14,091	49 km
1999	JUNIPER COMPLEX (FIRE #3)	13,479	33 km
2007	SLIDE	13,190	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
February	49°F (10°C)	1.3 in
March	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
May	67°F (20°C)	0.3 in
June	76°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	83°F (29°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	0.8 in
September	75°F (24°C)	0.6 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Homestead Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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