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Weather & Climate in Lake Los Angeles, CA

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

Lake Los Angeles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°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 6.8 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 2,680 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density1,384/sq mi
Coordinates34.6098°N, 117.8303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportOntario International (ONT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.8"
82% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 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

15,074 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
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 143 km 14 km
Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 131 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 78 km 18 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 125 km 11 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 103 km 4 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 71 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 41 km 8 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 141 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 141 km -1 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 129 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 149 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 143 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 70 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 83 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 86 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 103 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 53 km 3 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 118 km 8 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 144 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

85 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 97 km 2.8 mi 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 86 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 98 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 96 km 10.3 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 73 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 97 km 1.5 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 60 km 9.0 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 55 km 3.5 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 59 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 65 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 87 km 1.2 mi 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 90 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 64 km 2.0 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 96 km 2.0 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 99 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 78 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 199 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 42 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 33 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 93 km
2003 OLD 90,180 64 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 96 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 73 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 57 km
2016 SAND 41,561 54 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 57 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 46 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 83 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 44 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 58 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 67 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 77 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 91 km
1997 HOPPER 24,072 92 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 99 km
2002 CURVE 20,565 34 km
1996 MARPLE 20,416 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Lake Los Angeles has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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