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Weather & Climate in La Verne, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Verne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°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 14.5 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 1,168 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1205°N, 117.7699°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ontario International (ONT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
12,753 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake | M7.3 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake | M7.1 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | Northridge, California, earthquake | M6.7 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake | M6.3 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake | M6.1 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California | M5.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake | M5.8 | 26 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA | M5.8 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.8 | 125 km | -1 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California | M5.7 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA | M5.6 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California | M5.6 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake | M5.5 | 7 km | 3 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA | M5.5 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA | M5.4 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 21km SW of Ludlow, California | M5.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA | M5.4 | 118 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
122 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 55 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | 55 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1983 | EF2 | 58 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1982 | EF2 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1982 | EF2 | 55 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1966 | EF2 | 54 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1966 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1966 | EF2 | 60 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1954 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | EF1 | 35 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2010 | EF1 | 56 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2005 | EF1 | 90 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 1998 | EF1 | 53 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 21, 1997 | EF1 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1997 | EF1 | 49 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1997 | EF1 | 76 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1997 | EF1 | 75 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1997 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 22, 1996 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 1993 | EF1 | 32 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1992 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 81 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 71 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 31 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 | 41 km |
| 2020 | BOBCAT | 115,728 | 27 km |
| 2003 | SIMI | 107,756 | 97 km |
| 2018 | WOOLSEY | 97,962 | 97 km |
| 2003 | OLD | 90,180 | 47 km |
| 1999 | WILLOW | 63,525 | 66 km |
| 2003 | GRAND PRIX | 50,799 | 28 km |
| 2016 | SAND | 41,561 | 61 km |
| 2007 | BUCKWEED | 41,332 | 76 km |
| 2006 | ESPERANZA | 40,566 | 87 km |
| 2002 | WILLIAMS | 37,505 | 8 km |
| 2007 | RANCH | 37,009 | 98 km |
| 2016 | BLUE CUT | 36,856 | 33 km |
| 2008 | YELLOW | 33,232 | 86 km |
| 2020 | APPLE | 32,374 | 84 km |
| 2013 | POWERHOUSE | 32,329 | 88 km |
| 2020 | LAKE | 30,971 | 96 km |
| 2015 | LAKE | 30,421 | 93 km |
| 2008 | FREEWAY COMPLEX | 29,350 | 23 km |
| 2022 | FAIRVIEW | 28,680 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
La Verne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 54°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").