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Berkeley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
120,223
Population
11,527/sq mi density
$108,558
Median Income
$66,936 per capita
$1,351,100
Home Value
$1,391,090 Zillow
$2,127
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
503
Violent Crime/100K
5,095 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$108,558 median income, 3.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,351,100 home value, $2,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Berkeley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8657°N, 122.2987°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Mateo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Metro Oakland International (OAK) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0332 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.1 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.34 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 25 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 99 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 41 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 26 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Berkeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").