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Weather & Climate in Marina del Rey, CA

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

Marina del Rey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 58°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 12.2 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 10 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density10,284/sq mi
Coordinates33.9764°N, 118.4509°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportLos Angeles International (LAX)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"
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

5,001 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 28 km 18 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 33 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 53 km 8 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 142 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 133 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 45 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 149 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 72 km 3 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 148 km 0 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 120 km 10 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 149 km 1 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 145 km 7 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 50 km 11 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 28 km 12 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 148 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 139 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 43 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 144 km 21 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 50 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 83 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 8 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 32 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 23 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 18 km 10.3 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 61 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 30 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 42 km 4.6 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 34 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 54 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 67 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 47 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 29 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 54 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 52 km 1.2 mi 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 11 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 22 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 85 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: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 136 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 19 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 28 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 35 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 95 km
2009 STATION 165,368 49 km
2006 DAY 159,713 86 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 61 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 51 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 38 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 68 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 93 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 81 km
2016 SAND 41,561 47 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 60 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 51 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 67 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 65 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 95 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 77 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 80 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 65 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 78 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Marina del Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in December to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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