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. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 13% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,060 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation4,060 ft (1,237 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates32.8415°N, 116.5107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Diego County County
Nearest AirportSan Diego International (SAN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.82"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median71.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %12.8%
Unhealthy Days52

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 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 (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Pine Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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