Weather & Climate in Warm Springs, CA

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

Warm Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°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 11.7 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 1,395 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,395 ft (425 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	1,073/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7067°N, 117.3343°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	San Bernardino International (SBD) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.9 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 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

13,077 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	99 km	0 km
Oct 16, 1999	The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake	M7.1	140 km	14 km
Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	124 km	18 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	72 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	98 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	124 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	87 km	8 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	98 km	-1 km
Oct 16, 1999	13km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M5.8	145 km	14 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	104 km	6 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	97 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	65 km	6 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	143 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	67 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	59 km	3 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	95 km	8 km
Jul 5, 1992	21km SW of Ludlow, California	M5.4	135 km	5 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	86 km	12 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	104 km	4 km
Oct 16, 1999	32km SSW of Ludlow, California	M5.4	129 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

110 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 28 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	21 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	81 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	93 km	10.3 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	73 km	4.6 mi	0
Aug 4, 2008	EF1	99 km	1.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	29 km	2.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	89 km	0.4 mi	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	78 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	45 km	0.2 mi	0
May 11, 1997	EF1	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	60 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	90 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: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	126 km
1862	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	1.2 m	—	113 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	124 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	83 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (169 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	169 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WITCH (167,551 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	WITCH	167,551	88 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	88 km
2003	OLD	90,180	60 km
2006	MILLARD	86,585	80 km
2002	PINES	65,407	94 km
1999	WILLOW	63,525	74 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	68 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	55 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	59 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	45 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	68 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	70 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	37 km
2020	APPLE	32,374	56 km
2015	LAKE	30,421	72 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	45 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	43 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	65 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	30 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	38 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
February	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
March	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	80°F (27°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
November	58°F (14°C)	1.8 in
December	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in	Coldest

Warm Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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