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Weather & Climate in Niland, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Niland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 92°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 2.4 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 -139 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -139 ft (-42 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2387°N, 115.5144°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Imperial County County |
| Nearest Airport | Calexico International (CXL) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
12,983 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake | M7.3 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake | M7.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake | M6.1 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Dec 30, 2009 | 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.8 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.8 | 129 km | -1 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.7 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California | M5.7 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA | M5.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA | M5.4 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 4km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.4 | 25 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Jul 1, 1992 | 24km N of Yucca Valley, California | M5.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 5km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.3 | 25 km | 8 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 9, 1978 | EF3 | 54 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1973 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2015 | EF1 | 66 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1993 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1966 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1965 | EF1 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2015 | EF0 | 63 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF0 | 78 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2000 | EF0 | 49 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1999 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 1997 | EF0 | 53 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1997 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1992 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1985 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1972 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1965 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 11 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PINES (65,407 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | PINES | 65,407 | 99 km |
| 2011 | EAGLE | 14,743 | 90 km |
| 2012 | WILSON | 12,048 | 88 km |
| 2012 | STEWART | 9,501 | 92 km |
| 2013 | CHARIOT | 7,250 | 95 km |
| 1995 | BUTTERFIELD | 7,165 | 92 km |
| 2021 | SOUTHERN | 5,525 | 93 km |
| 2012 | BANNER | 5,371 | 90 km |
| 2007 | INKOPAH | 5,037 | 86 km |
| 2006 | CIBOLA | 4,703 | 76 km |
| 1989 | THING 2 | 4,650 | 92 km |
| 1999 | LAGUNA 100 | 4,586 | 91 km |
| 2011 | THREE SLASHES | 4,581 | 76 km |
| 2013 | FELIPE | 2,961 | 97 km |
| 2006 | PUSHWALLA | 2,468 | 89 km |
| 1989 | FERGUSON | 2,284 | 98 km |
| 2011 | GREAT | 2,261 | 94 km |
| 1992 | WALTERS | 2,170 | 76 km |
| 1998 | CHARIOT | 2,147 | 95 km |
| 2013 | ISLAND LAKE | 2,021 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Niland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 56°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").