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Weather & Climate in Laguna Woods, CA

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

Laguna Woods enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°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 12.7 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 433 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density5,192/sq mi
Coordinates33.6121°N, 117.7303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

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

10,127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 136 km 0 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 100 km 18 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 106 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 136 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 102 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 77 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 135 km -1 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 142 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 134 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 95 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 M5.5 102 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 59 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 133 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 118 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 139 km 4 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 142 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 111 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 104 km 7 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 114 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

112 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 54 km 2.8 mi 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 72 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 47 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 61 km 10.3 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 18 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 38 km 4.6 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 54 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 99 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 45 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 26 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 11 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 30 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 68 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: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 96 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 113 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 100 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 64 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 88 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 82 km
2003 OLD 90,180 82 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 100 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 88 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 68 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 83 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 83 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 65 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 82 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 35 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 92 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 34 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 80 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 14 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 75 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 37 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 65 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 26 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Laguna Woods has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in December to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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