Banning, California
Banning is a city of 31,093 people in Riverside County, California, founded in 1913.
Why visit Banning
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fox Cineplex Theatres, Gilman Ranch, Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum and Sun Lakes Country Club and Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Banning
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Banning
Banning is a city in the Inland Empire region of Riverside County, California, United States. Its population was 29,505 as of the 2020 census, down from 29,603 at the 2010 census. It is situated in the San Gorgonio Pass, also known as Banning Pass. It is named for Phineas Banning, stagecoach line owner and the "Father of the Port of Los Angeles."
From the Wikipedia article Banning, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks3
Gilman Ranch
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic ranch, and stagecoach station in Banning, Riverside County, California.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
The Oaks Ranch Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 3.6 mi
10102 Bellflower Avenue, Cherry Valley
sunrise-sunset
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
La Villa Burgers
Restaurant · Burger, Mexican · 2.1 mi
We offer a wide array of fresh food – carne asada taco, california burrito, 4 beef taquitos, avocado bacon cheeseburger, chicken...
374 E Ramsey St, Banning
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-16:00
26 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Travelodge Banning CA Near Casino/Outlet Mall
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1700 Ramsey Street, Banning
Churches and places of worship22
Mountain Avenue Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
1325 Mountain Avenue, Banning
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare4
Map of Banning
163 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 40°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 64°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 61°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 39°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Jacinto (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Banning Municipal Airport (BNG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Beaumont 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Cherry Valley 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Cabazon 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Calimesa 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Yucaipa 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- San Jacinto 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Valle Vista 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- East Hemet 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Mentone 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Hemet 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ringofhonor, City of Banning, Public domain
- The Gilman Ranch, Jean Allsworth, CC BY-SA 3.0
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