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Weather & Climate in Mecca, CA

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

Mecca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 93°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 3.1 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 -149 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-149 ft (-45 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates33.5766°N, 116.0647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyRiverside County County
Nearest AirportJacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.1"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.67"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
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 Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14,350 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 77 km 0 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 116 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 99 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 49 km 12 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 148 km 6 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 124 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 69 km -1 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 98 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 65 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 67 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 116 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 98 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 69 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 42 km 12 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 114 km 5 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 79 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 94 km 4 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 98 km 1 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 92 km 5 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 78 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978 EF3 28 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 4 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 99 km 1.1 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 22, 1974 EF1 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 58 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 17, 2015 EF0 100 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 2015 EF0 86 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 66 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF0 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 2005 EF0 84 km 2.0 mi 0
Jan 9, 2005 EF0 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 2001 EF0 66 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1999 EF0 67 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1998 EF0 99 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 96 km 1.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 96 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 86 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 79 km
2002 PINES 65,407 67 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 89 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 85 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 82 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 90 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 90 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 75 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 56 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 93 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 89 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 100 km
1995 VERBENIA 21,601 74 km
1994 PALM 21,040 43 km
2013 SILVER 20,863 76 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 52 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 97 km
1989 VAIL 15,632 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Wettest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 93°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in
September 85°F (30°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Mecca has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 55°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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