Weather & Climate in Pine Valley, CA

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

Pine Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°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 30.3 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 4,060 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,060 ft (1,237 m)
Area	7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density	230/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8415°N, 116.5107°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Diego County County
Nearest Airport	San Diego International (SAN) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 19.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.8 / 100
Community Resilience	8.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Very High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13,728 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 4, 2010	The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake	M7.2	130 km	10 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	126 km	12 km
Dec 30, 2009	12km N of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.8	131 km	6 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	144 km	-1 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	58 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	143 km	6 km
Feb 22, 2002	13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.7	126 km	7 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	141 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	142 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	132 km	10 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	64 km	12 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	93 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.4	131 km	10 km
May 24, 2006	6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	134 km	6 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	91 km	8 km
Dec 3, 1991	71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	137 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2010	12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.3	139 km	10 km
Mar 23, 1994	35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	127 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2010	15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M5.3	93 km	10 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	137 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 6 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 2015	EF1	89 km	4.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	94 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	49 km	0.4 mi	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 29, 1993	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 19, 1991	EF1	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 20, 1980	EF1	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 18, 1978	EF1	90 km	0.8 mi	0
Oct 8, 1961	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 13, 1956	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 2018	EF0	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 22, 2007	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF0	49 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 10, 2006	EF0	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 23, 2005	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF0	88 km	2.2 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF0	91 km	2.5 mi	0
Oct 17, 2004	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 12, 1999	EF0	27 km	0.1 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	—	66 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (92 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	92 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	26 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	36 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	33 km
2002	PINES	65,407	34 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	55 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	64 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	40 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	99 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	100 km
1994	PALM	21,040	89 km
2003	COYOTE	19,215	61 km
1993	GUEJITO	17,141	52 km
2006	HORSE	16,659	17 km
2020	VALLEY	16,517	20 km
1989	VAIL	15,632	76 km
2014	PULGAS	14,937	98 km
2011	EAGLE	14,743	53 km
2018	CRANSTON	13,096	99 km
1996	OTAY 322	12,238	44 km
2012	WILSON	12,048	39 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
April	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.7 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	71°F (22°C)	0.4 in
August	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
September	67°F (19°C)	0.8 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.0 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Pine Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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