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Weather & Climate in Indio Hills, CA

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

Indio Hills has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°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 2.9 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 1,013 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 94°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,013 ft (309 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates33.8411°N, 116.2485°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyRiverside County County
Nearest AirportPalm Springs International (PSP)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.9"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Very High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14,442 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 44 km 0 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 85 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 67 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 15 km 12 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 93 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 35 km -1 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 130 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 32 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 33 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 85 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 66 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 138 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 35 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 52 km 12 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 83 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 61 km 4 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 113 km 8 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 67 km 1 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 58 km 5 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 112 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978 EF3 47 km 2.0 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 93 km 2.8 mi 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 45 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 33 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 65 km 1.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 94 km 2.8 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 22, 1974 EF1 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 66 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 8, 2022 EF0 91 km 1.6 mi 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 51 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 17, 2015 EF0 84 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 2015 EF0 53 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 79 km 10.0 mi 0
Sep 9, 2012 EF0 91 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 12, 2012 EF0 88 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF0 94 km 1.0 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF0 91 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 23, 2006 EF0 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 2005 EF0 66 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WITCH (167,551 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 WITCH 167,551 97 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 46 km
2002 PINES 65,407 83 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 97 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 94 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 87 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 58 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 61 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 58 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 60 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 38 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 69 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 76 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 71 km
1995 VERBENIA 21,601 43 km
1994 PALM 21,040 34 km
2013 SILVER 20,863 52 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 59 km
1989 VAIL 15,632 80 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 94°F (35°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Indio Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 50°F in December to 94°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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