Murrieta weather in December
In December, Murrieta sees average daytime highs of 63°F and overnight lows near 45°F, with 2.0 in of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 9.8 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 63°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 54 min at the start of December to 9 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Murrieta's 9th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Murrieta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 63°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 45°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.0 in
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 48 min
- 6:51 AM – 4:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.6
- out of 10
Murrieta is city in Riverside County, California, United States.
- Density
- 1,261/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1991
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 63°F through the month.
A typical December day in Murrieta reaches about 63°F in the afternoon and slips back to 45°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 55°F and 73°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 6°F cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Avg low (°F) | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 47 |
| 2 | 65 | 47 |
| 3 | 65 | 46 |
| 4 | 65 | 46 |
| 5 | 65 | 46 |
| 6 | 64 | 46 |
| 7 | 64 | 46 |
| 8 | 64 | 46 |
| 9 | 64 | 46 |
| 10 | 64 | 46 |
| 11 | 64 | 45 |
| 12 | 63 | 45 |
| 13 | 63 | 45 |
| 14 | 63 | 45 |
| 15 | 63 | 45 |
| 16 | 63 | 45 |
| 17 | 63 | 44 |
| 18 | 63 | 44 |
| 19 | 63 | 44 |
| 20 | 63 | 44 |
| 21 | 62 | 44 |
| 22 | 62 | 44 |
| 23 | 62 | 44 |
| 24 | 62 | 44 |
| 25 | 62 | 44 |
| 26 | 62 | 44 |
| 27 | 62 | 44 |
| 28 | 62 | 44 |
| 29 | 62 | 44 |
| 30 | 62 | 44 |
| 31 | 63 | 44 |
Murrieta weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° / 45° | 2.7 | 5.8 | 10 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 64° / 46° | 3.4 | 7 | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 66° / 49° | 2.0 | 6 | 11.7 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 69° / 52° | 1.0 | 3.5 | 12.8 | 7.8 |
| May | 73° / 56° | 0.4 | 2.1 | 13.7 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 79° / 60° | 0.1 | 0.6 | 14.2 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 85° / 65° | 0.2 | 0.8 | 14 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 86° / 67° | 0.1 | 0.6 | 13.2 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 84° / 64° | 0.2 | 1 | 12.2 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 77° / 58° | 0.7 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Nov | 70° / 50° | 1.0 | 3.1 | 10.3 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 63° / 45° | 2.0 | 4.9 | 9.8 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 33 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 65 | 35 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Murrieta gets around 2.0 in of rain over 4.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 18% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 16 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 16 |
| 14 | 16 |
| 15 | 16 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 21 | 16 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 17 |
| 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 18 |
| 31 | 18 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 4 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 mph on the calmest days to 4 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 54 min at the start of December to 9 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:41 AM to 6:58 AM, and sunset from 4:37 PM to 4:46 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.9 | 6:41 | 4:37 |
| 2 | 9.9 | 6:41 | 4:37 |
| 3 | 9.9 | 6:42 | 4:37 |
| 4 | 9.9 | 6:43 | 4:37 |
| 5 | 9.9 | 6:44 | 4:37 |
| 6 | 9.9 | 6:45 | 4:37 |
| 7 | 9.9 | 6:45 | 4:37 |
| 8 | 9.8 | 6:46 | 4:37 |
| 9 | 9.8 | 6:47 | 4:37 |
| 10 | 9.8 | 6:48 | 4:37 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 6:48 | 4:37 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 6:49 | 4:37 |
| 13 | 9.8 | 6:50 | 4:38 |
| 14 | 9.8 | 6:50 | 4:38 |
| 15 | 9.8 | 6:51 | 4:38 |
| 16 | 9.8 | 6:51 | 4:39 |
| 17 | 9.8 | 6:52 | 4:39 |
| 18 | 9.8 | 6:53 | 4:39 |
| 19 | 9.8 | 6:53 | 4:40 |
| 20 | 9.8 | 6:54 | 4:40 |
| 21 | 9.8 | 6:54 | 4:41 |
| 22 | 9.8 | 6:55 | 4:41 |
| 23 | 9.8 | 6:55 | 4:41 |
| 24 | 9.8 | 6:56 | 4:42 |
| 25 | 9.8 | 6:56 | 4:42 |
| 26 | 9.8 | 6:56 | 4:43 |
| 27 | 9.8 | 6:57 | 4:44 |
| 28 | 9.8 | 6:57 | 4:44 |
| 29 | 9.8 | 6:57 | 4:45 |
| 30 | 9.8 | 6:58 | 4:45 |
| 31 | 9.8 | 6:58 | 4:46 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.06 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.06 kWh/m² to a high of 8.04 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 3.06 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.1 | Moderate |
Is December a good time to visit Murrieta?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Murrieta for sightseeing.
What to pack for Murrieta in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Murrieta sees daytime highs around 63°F and nights near 45°F. Worth packing: a warm layer. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Murrieta in December
The nearest coast averages about 61°F in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 mi away) is warmest in August at about 70°F and coldest in January near 59°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 6 to Oct 6 — about 3.1 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 64 | 61 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | Cool |
| Feb | 59 | Cool |
| Mar | 60 | Cool |
| Apr | 61 | Cool |
| May | 63 | Cool |
| Jun | 66 | Cool |
| Jul | 69 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 70 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 70 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 67 | Cool |
| Nov | 64 | Cool |
| Dec | 61 | Cool |
UV index in Murrieta in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Murrieta peaks around July 12 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Murrieta in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Murrieta is worst in September — around 40 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.4× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 40 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 40 | Poor |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Murrieta?
Murrieta sits at 33.6°N, 117.2°W, 1,096 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Wildomar, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Murrieta
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Murrieta.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Murrieta has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 951 ft around an average of 1,211 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,212 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 11,381 ft.
The land around Murrieta is covered by artificial surfaces (41%), trees (25%) and grassland (21%) within 2 miles, trees (27%), grassland (25%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 10 miles, and shrubs (27%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Murrieta (33.5539°, -117.2139°, elevation 1,096 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).