Weather & Climate in San Diego Country Estates, CA

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

San Diego Country Estates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°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 14.4 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 1,511 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,511 ft (461 m)
Area	16.9 sq mi (43.6 km²)
Population Density	604/sq mi
Coordinates	33.0094°N, 116.7873°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Diego County County
Nearest Airport	San Diego International (SAN) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

11,664 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	136 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	133 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	114 km	12 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	130 km	-1 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	89 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	131 km	6 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	127 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	139 km	6 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	128 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	127 km	8 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	54 km	12 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	116 km	8 km
Jul 1, 1992	24km N of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	150 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	115 km	8 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	148 km	0 km
Apr 4, 2010	15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M5.3	125 km	10 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	124 km	7 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	139 km	7 km
Jun 5, 2021	11km W of Calipatria, CA	M5.3	108 km	6 km
Aug 17, 1992	7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.2	132 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 2015	EF1	88 km	4.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	63 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	23 km	0.4 mi	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	48 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 19, 1991	EF1	41 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 20, 1980	EF1	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 18, 1978	EF1	59 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 20, 1974	EF1	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 1961	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 13, 1956	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 8, 2022	EF0	86 km	1.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 2018	EF0	62 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 17, 2015	EF0	83 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 9, 2012	EF0	95 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2012	EF0	93 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 22, 2007	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 23, 2006	EF0	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF0	17 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 10, 2006	EF0	48 km	0.2 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	-	52 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (111 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	111 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	8 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	8 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	40 km
2002	PINES	65,407	25 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	25 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	35 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	95 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	44 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	75 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	74 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	82 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	74 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	73 km
2018	HOLY	22,845	100 km
1994	PALM	21,040	74 km
1993	ORTEGA	20,912	92 km
2013	SILVER	20,863	97 km
2003	COYOTE	19,215	46 km
2007	AMMO FIRE	19,213	74 km
2004	CERRITO	18,605	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.4 in
May	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
August	76°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
October	65°F (19°C)	0.6 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
December	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

San Diego Country Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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