Weather & Climate in Inglewood, CA

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

Inglewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 71°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 32.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	144 ft (44 m)
Area	9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density	11,640/sq mi
Coordinates	33.9561°N, 118.3443°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Los Angeles County County
Nearest Airport	Los Angeles International (LAX) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	No Rating
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	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

5,728 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	34 km	18 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	142 km	4 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	38 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	48 km	8 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	142 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	124 km	6 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	53 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	139 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	63 km	3 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	140 km	0 km
Apr 5, 2018	31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA	M5.3	129 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	136 km	7 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	141 km	1 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	33 km	12 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	57 km	11 km
Aug 17, 1992	7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.2	139 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	146 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	49 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	150 km	21 km
Mar 29, 2014	2km NW of Brea, CA	M5.1	40 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

96 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 53 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	4 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	24 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	27 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	12 km	10.3 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	8 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	21 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	34 km	4.6 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	25 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	45 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	22 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	45 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 16, 1986	EF1	42 km	1.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	4 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	75 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1812	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.4 m	1	146 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	29 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	34 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	28 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	STATION	165,368	46 km
2006	DAY	159,713	93 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	56 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	59 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	48 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	75 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	84 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	90 km
2016	SAND	41,561	48 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	63 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	61 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	59 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	72 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	87 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	80 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	84 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	55 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	68 km
1993	STECKEL	26,202	88 km
2005	TOPANGA	24,133	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
March	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
April	62°F (16°C)	0.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	0.2 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in
November	62°F (16°C)	1.5 in
December	58°F (14°C)	1.8 in

Inglewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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