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Thermal

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Resort community in Riverside County, Southern California, United States
2,676Population
9.4 sq miArea
-138 ftElevation

Thermal is an unincorporated community within the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, California, United States, located approximately 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Palm Springs and about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) north of the Salton Sea. The community's elevation is 138 feet (42 m) below mean sea level. It is served by area codes 760 and 442 and is in ZIP Code 92274. The population was 2,676 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Thermal a census-designated place (CDP), which does not precisely correspond to the historical community.

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The forecast calls for Sunny, highs near 97°. In the local news, Update: Seismic activity on Sept. 12 - 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Thermal, CA reported (Sacramento Bee), Desert Mirage High School (Thermal, CA) Baseball (MaxPreps), and Desert Mirage High School (Thermal, CA) Girls JV Basketball (MaxPreps).

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