Thermal California Map

About Thermal, California

Thermal is a locality in Riverside County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 58.4 people per km². Thermal is located at 33.6403°N, 116.1394°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92274.

Thermal bakes under a vast, relentless sun, a place where the earth’s own heat rises to meet the sky. It lies 3.4 miles south-east of Coachella, CA (from Coachella, CA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-east of Indio. The landscape here is stark, a palette of ochre and pale tan, punctuated by the spiky geometry of desert flora. Low, rolling hills, softened by the haze of heat, give way to flat, thirsty plains that stretch towards distant, rugged mountains. The air itself feels thick, a dry embrace that carries the scent of dust and the faintest whisper of creosote. Buildings are scattered, low-slung structures that seem to absorb the light rather than reflect it, their corrugated metal roofs shimmering like mirages. This is a land that demands respect, a place where nature’s raw power is laid bare. The history of Thermal is tied to the fertile promise found beneath its arid surface. Decades ago, the discovery of abundant groundwater transformed this sun-scorched expanse into a vibrant agricultural hub, a testament to human ingenuity in overcoming the desert’s challenges. Fields of dates, citrus, and other crops now spread across what was once barren land, sustained by a network of irrigation channels that glint like silver threads under the relentless sun. The local economy, though diversified, still leans heavily on the bounty of these fields, with packing houses and related industries forming the backbone of daily life. Beyond the agricultural bounty, Thermal has also become a destination for those seeking the restorative powers of its natural hot springs, drawing visitors who come to soak in the mineral-rich waters, a distinctly unique aspect of this desert oasis.

About This Thermal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Thermal, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.640301, -116.139448. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Thermal and Riverside County.

Detailed location data for Thermal includes the ZIP code (92274), telephone area code (714), county seat of Riverside County (Riverside), and school district assignment (Coachella Valley Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Thermal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.