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Weather & Climate in Sun Village, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sun Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°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 6.8 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 2,726 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,726 ft (831 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5595°N, 117.9568°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 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
12,662 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake | M7.3 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | Northridge, California, earthquake | M6.7 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake | M6.3 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California | M5.9 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake | M5.8 | 32 km | 8 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.8 | 150 km | -1 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California | M5.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA | M5.6 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California | M5.6 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake | M5.5 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA | M5.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 21km SW of Ludlow, California | M5.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA | M5.4 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | M5.4 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 17km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
95 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 53 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | 100 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1983 | EF2 | 75 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1982 | EF2 | 90 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1982 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1966 | EF2 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1966 | EF2 | 86 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1954 | EF2 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2010 | EF1 | 95 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 1998 | EF1 | 89 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 21, 1997 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1997 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1997 | EF1 | 71 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1997 | EF1 | 67 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1997 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 1993 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1992 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1992 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1992 | EF1 | 55 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF1 | 99 km | 3.0 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 | 86 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 66 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 53 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 | 31 km |
| 2006 | DAY | 159,713 | 93 km |
| 2020 | BOBCAT | 115,728 | 26 km |
| 2003 | SIMI | 107,756 | 81 km |
| 2018 | WOOLSEY | 97,962 | 93 km |
| 2003 | OLD | 90,180 | 71 km |
| 2003 | PIRU | 63,920 | 83 km |
| 1999 | WILLOW | 63,525 | 82 km |
| 2003 | GRAND PRIX | 50,799 | 61 km |
| 2016 | SAND | 41,561 | 41 km |
| 2007 | BUCKWEED | 41,332 | 45 km |
| 2002 | WILLIAMS | 37,505 | 44 km |
| 2007 | RANCH | 37,009 | 71 km |
| 2016 | BLUE CUT | 36,856 | 49 km |
| 2013 | POWERHOUSE | 32,329 | 47 km |
| 2020 | LAKE | 30,971 | 57 km |
| 2008 | FREEWAY COMPLEX | 29,350 | 74 km |
| 2007 | SANTIAGO | 27,605 | 97 km |
| 2011 | COMANCHE | 25,965 | 96 km |
| 2005 | TOPANGA | 24,133 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Sun Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").