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Weather & Climate in Torrance, CA

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

Torrance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 28.6 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 85 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density6,993/sq mi
Coordinates33.8305°N, 118.3566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportLos Angeles International (LAX)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 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

5,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 46 km 18 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 147 km 4 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 51 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 59 km 8 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 130 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 M5.5 144 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 70 km 3 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 146 km 0 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 127 km 10 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 147 km 1 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 141 km 7 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 46 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 68 km 11 km
Aug 17, 1992 7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.2 144 km 9 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 61 km 5 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 42 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 100 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 66 km 11 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 67 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

92 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 17 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 16 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 40 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 9 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 45 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 3 km 10.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 25 km 4.6 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 18 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 38 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 38 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 34 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 34 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF1 38 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 40 km 1.2 mi 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 10 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 37 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 69 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 148 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 35 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 46 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 38 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 59 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 67 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 69 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 54 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 86 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 91 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 98 km
2016 SAND 41,561 62 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 77 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 65 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 67 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 84 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 96 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 97 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 94 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 97 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 57 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 66 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 96 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in

Torrance has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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