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Weather & Climate in Jurupa Valley, CA

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

Jurupa Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 336 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²)
Population Density2,474/sq mi
Coordinates34.0026°N, 117.4676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportOntario International (ONT)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 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

13,512 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 97 km 0 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 129 km 14 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 101 km 18 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 63 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 106 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 99 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 57 km 8 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 132 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 99 km -1 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 106 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 99 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 145 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 47 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 119 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 59 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 26 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 97 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 113 km 12 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 124 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 96 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

126 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 24 km 2.8 mi 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 83 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 93 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 72 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 57 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 81 km 10.3 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 61 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 69 km 4.6 mi 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 90 km 1.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 64 km 2.8 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 69 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 62 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 48 km 0.2 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 73 km 3.5 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 72 km 9.0 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 63 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 47 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 108 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 147 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 101 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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 71 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 56 km
2003 OLD 90,180 32 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 79 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 51 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 20 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 93 km
2016 SAND 41,561 92 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 57 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 36 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 36 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 68 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 56 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 67 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 28 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 66 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 83 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 36 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 45 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in

Jurupa Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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