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Weather & Climate in Yorba Linda, CA

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

Yorba Linda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 13.5 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 538 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.9 km²)
Population Density3,379/sq mi
Coordinates33.8890°N, 117.7721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportOntario International (ONT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

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

11,482 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 128 km 0 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 79 km 18 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 94 km 4 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 135 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 79 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 47 km 8 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 129 km -1 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 136 km 6 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 129 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 149 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 78 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 98 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 90 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 29 km 3 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 M5.4 131 km 12 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 127 km 4 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 130 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 95 km 0 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 97 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

123 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 48 km 2.8 mi 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 56 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 41 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 30 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 52 km 10.3 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 35 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 38 km 4.6 mi 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 72 km 2.8 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 39 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 32 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 24 km 0.2 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 96 km 9.0 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 96 km 3.5 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 17 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 26 km 0.1 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 82 km
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 143 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 79 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 51 km
2003 OLD 90,180 60 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 80 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 43 km
2016 SAND 41,561 77 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 93 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 83 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 34 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 54 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 63 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 85 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 97 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 4 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 87 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 22 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 72 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 63 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 93 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
February 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Yorba Linda has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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