Weather & Climate in La Presa, CA

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

La Presa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 9.2 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 312 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	312 ft (95 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density	6,667/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7123°N, 117.0037°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Diego County County
Nearest Airport	San Diego International (SAN) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.8 / 100
Community Resilience	8.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Very High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

7,646 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	102 km	9 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	93 km	12 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	141 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	140 km	8 km
Mar 23, 1994	35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	133 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2010	15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M5.3	132 km	10 km
Jun 5, 2021	11km W of Calipatria, CA	M5.3	136 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2025	5 km S of Julian, CA	M5.2	53 km	14 km
Jun 12, 2005	10km ESE of Anza, CA	M5.2	100 km	13 km
Jun 10, 2016	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.2	96 km	12 km
Oct 31, 2001	16km ESE of Anza, CA	M5.0	100 km	14 km
Jun 15, 2004	67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA	M5.0	95 km	10 km
Apr 5, 2010	20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.0	112 km	1 km
Jul 24, 1992	13km NE of Thousand Palms, California	M5.0	148 km	7 km
Apr 5, 2010	19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M4.9	112 km	14 km
Aug 27, 2012	5km NNE of Brawley, CA	M4.9	143 km	4 km
May 22, 2010	17km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M4.9	117 km	8 km
Jul 26, 1997	16km N of Borrego Springs, California	M4.9	98 km	11 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NW of Brawley, CA	M4.9	139 km	4 km
Jun 16, 2005	4km NE of Yucaipa, CA	M4.9	150 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	87 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	27 km	0.4 mi	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	47 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	51 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 19, 1991	EF1	10 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 20, 1980	EF1	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 18, 1978	EF1	65 km	0.8 mi	0
Oct 8, 1961	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 13, 1956	EF1	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 2018	EF0	99 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 22, 2007	EF0	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF0	44 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 10, 2006	EF0	47 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 23, 2005	EF0	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF0	80 km	2.2 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF0	75 km	2.5 mi	0
Oct 17, 2004	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 12, 1999	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 8, 1998	EF0	44 km	3.0 mi	0
May 20, 1997	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	—	18 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	34 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	46 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	23 km
2002	PINES	65,407	63 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	55 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	66 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	18 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	87 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	86 km
2003	COYOTE	19,215	85 km
2007	AMMO FIRE	19,213	82 km
1993	GUEJITO	17,141	46 km
2006	HORSE	16,659	36 km
2020	VALLEY	16,517	30 km
1986	UNNAMED	16,390	91 km
1989	VAIL	15,632	79 km
2014	PULGAS	14,937	77 km
2011	EAGLE	14,743	83 km
1989	MATEO	13,280	98 km
1996	OTAY 322	12,238	18 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
March	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
April	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
November	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
December	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in

La Presa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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