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Weather & Climate in Temecula, CA

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

Temecula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 332 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area30.2 sq mi (78.1 km²)
Population Density2,969/sq mi
Coordinates33.4931°N, 117.1317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12,067 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 102 km 0 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 147 km 14 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 84 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 92 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 117 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 98 km -1 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 144 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 102 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 96 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 84 km 6 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 79 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 89 km 3 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 95 km 8 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 62 km 12 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 142 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 110 km 4 km
Oct 16, 1999 32km SSW of Ludlow, California M5.4 133 km 1 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 112 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 97 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 87 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

90 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 44 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 75 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 6, 2015 EF1 95 km 4.0 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 95 km 4.6 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 4 km 2.8 mi 0
Nov 10, 2000 EF1 61 km 0.4 mi 0
Jan 29, 1998 EF1 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 67 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 83 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 38 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 19, 1991 EF1 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 82 km 1.2 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 51 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 20, 1980 EF1 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 75 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 — 88 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 145 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 70 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 57 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 100 km
2003 OLD 90,180 85 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 84 km
2002 PINES 65,407 65 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 95 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 38 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 83 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 29 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 47 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 98 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 99 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 32 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 65 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 80 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 75 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 32 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 53 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in

Temecula has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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