Weather & Climate in Malibu, CA

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

Malibu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°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 16.4 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 23 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	66.3°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	56°F (14°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	19.8 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density	530/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0259°N, 118.7596°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Los Angeles County County
Nearest Airport	Los Angeles International (LAX) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

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

4,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	29 km	18 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	37 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	76 km	8 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	146 km	10 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	34 km	9 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	99 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2018	31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA	M5.3	93 km	10 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	40 km	11 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	35 km	12 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	124 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	37 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	129 km	21 km
Mar 29, 2014	2km NW of Brea, CA	M5.1	79 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2023	7 km SE of Ojai, CA	M5.1	58 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1994	10km SSW of Valencia, California	M5.1	41 km	11 km
Apr 26, 1997	12km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	39 km	16 km
Jan 29, 1994	6km NNE of Chatsworth, California	M5.1	35 km	1 km
Jan 19, 1994	8km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	40 km	14 km
Jun 26, 1995	11km SW of Valencia, California	M5.0	42 km	13 km
Apr 27, 1997	11km SW of Valencia, California	M4.9	40 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 53 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	36 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	58 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	33 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	44 km	10.3 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	68 km	4.6 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	81 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 16, 1986	EF1	81 km	1.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	40 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	7 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF1	61 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1812	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.4 m	1	107 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	11 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	29 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	61 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	THOMAS	281,982	69 km
2009	STATION	165,368	66 km
2006	DAY	159,713	68 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	77 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	83 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	35 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	13 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	51 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	56 km
2016	SAND	41,561	55 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	62 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	22 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	92 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	55 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	77 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	76 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	94 km
1993	STECKEL	26,202	54 km
2005	TOPANGA	24,133	22 km
1997	HOPPER	24,072	50 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (14°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in
September	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
December	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in	Coldest

Malibu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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