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Weather & Climate in Rosemead, CA

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

Rosemead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 15.7 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 289 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density9,756/sq mi
Coordinates34.0689°N, 118.0827°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
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 Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,714 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 45 km 18 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 117 km 4 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 44 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 24 km 8 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 127 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 98 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 63 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 114 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 37 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 148 km 4 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 113 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 110 km 7 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 114 km 1 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 66 km 11 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 40 km 12 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 113 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 148 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 57 km 5 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 22 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 108 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 80 km 2.8 mi 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 28 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 34 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 33 km 10.3 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 49 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 9 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 39 km 4.6 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 33 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 45 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 50 km 0.2 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 95 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 24 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 10 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 45 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 31 km 1.2 mi 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 30 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 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 52 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 45 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 4 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 29 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 32 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 72 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 69 km
2003 OLD 90,180 76 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 85 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 95 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 58 km
2016 SAND 41,561 43 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 60 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 83 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 31 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 77 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 60 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 95 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 75 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 82 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 35 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 55 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
February 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in Wettest
March 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Rosemead has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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