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Weather & Climate in Salton City, CA

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

Salton City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 96°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 4.0 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 -111 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-111 ft (-34 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²)
Population Density291/sq mi
Coordinates33.2994°N, 115.9609°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyImperial County County
Nearest AirportJacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.0"
89% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.59"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 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

15,762 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 109 km 0 km
Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 129 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 148 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 129 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 81 km 12 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 118 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 101 km -1 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 66 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 97 km 6 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 124 km 7 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 99 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 145 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 126 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 100 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 129 km 10 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 147 km 5 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 50 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 127 km 4 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 50 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 131 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 45 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 33 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 16, 2018 EF0 73 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 76 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF0 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 2001 EF0 98 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 89 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1999 EF0 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 64 km 1.5 mi 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 29 km 0.1 mi 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 62 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF0 93 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 18, 1985 EF0 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 85 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 — 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 34 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 85 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 79 km
2002 PINES 65,407 60 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 89 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 89 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 94 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 79 km
1994 PALM 21,040 64 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 59 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 94 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 89 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 92 km
1989 VAIL 15,632 93 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 48 km
1985 CABANZO 14,091 89 km
1999 JUNIPER COMPLEX (FIRE #3) 13,479 84 km
2018 CRANSTON 13,096 83 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 48 km
2000 PECHANGA 11,879 99 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 96°F (35°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in
September 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Salton City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 57°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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