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Weather & Climate in Nuevo, CA

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

Nuevo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°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 10.7 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 1,532 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density995/sq mi
Coordinates33.8011°N, 117.1414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13,508 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 79 km 0 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 120 km 14 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 137 km 18 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 53 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 78 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 135 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 94 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 77 km -1 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 125 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 83 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 76 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 50 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 48 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 64 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 75 km 8 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 115 km 5 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 75 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 84 km 4 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 109 km 1 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 86 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

106 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 13 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 98 km 10.0 mi 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 74 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 99 km 4.0 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 91 km 4.6 mi 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 79 km 1.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 36 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 95 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 95 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 81 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 64 km 0.2 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 89 km 9.0 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 93 km 3.5 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 80 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 141 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 123 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 137 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WITCH (167,551 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 WITCH 167,551 88 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 94 km
2003 OLD 90,180 51 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 59 km
2002 PINES 65,407 90 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 61 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 70 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 53 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 59 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 25 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 73 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 67 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 54 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 36 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 52 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 58 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 29 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 47 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 49 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in

Nuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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