Weather & Climate in Yucca Valley, CA

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

Yucca Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 3,262 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,262 ft (994 m)
Area	40.0 sq mi (103.7 km²)
Population Density	546/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1233°N, 116.4216°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Bernardino County County
Nearest Airport	Palm Springs International (PSP) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"

84% below US avg

Snowfall 1.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.2 / 100
Community Resilience	20.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very High
Wildfire	Very High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12,744 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	9 km	0 km
Oct 16, 1999	The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake	M7.1	55 km	14 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	38 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	21 km	12 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	145 km	8 km
Oct 16, 1999	13km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M5.8	63 km	14 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	2 km	-1 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	9 km	6 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	3 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	58 km	6 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	40 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	117 km	3 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	1 km	8 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	79 km	12 km
Jul 5, 1992	21km SW of Ludlow, California	M5.4	52 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	26 km	4 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	148 km	8 km
Oct 16, 1999	32km SSW of Ludlow, California	M5.4	39 km	1 km
Jul 1, 1992	24km N of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	23 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	147 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 9, 1978	EF3	78 km	2.0 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	81 km	2.8 mi	0
Sep 7, 1982	EF2	13 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 1954	EF2	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 6, 2015	EF1	69 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 4, 2008	EF1	30 km	1.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	100 km	2.8 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	93 km	3.5 mi	0
May 18, 1997	EF1	88 km	9.0 mi	0
May 11, 1997	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 22, 1974	EF1	8 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1974	EF1	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 2022	EF0	87 km	1.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 2018	EF0	67 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 17, 2015	EF0	81 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 2015	EF0	20 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 9, 2012	EF0	84 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2012	EF0	82 km	0.5 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF0	83 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (127 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	127 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OLD (90,180 acres, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2003	OLD	90,180	81 km
2006	MILLARD	86,585	18 km
1999	WILLOW	63,525	68 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	97 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	51 km
2020	APPLE	32,374	42 km
2015	LAKE	30,421	31 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	65 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	48 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	59 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	78 km
2020	EL DORADO	22,300	50 km
1995	VERBENIA	21,601	27 km
1994	PALM	21,040	54 km
2013	SILVER	20,863	45 km
2003	COYOTE	19,215	83 km
2004	CERRITO	18,605	98 km
1989	VAIL	15,632	92 km
2011	EAGLE	14,743	90 km
2007	BUTLER 2	14,661	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
February	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.6 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.7 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	81°F (27°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.8 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.7 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Yucca Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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