Cambrian Park, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,752 Population 6,469/sq mi density
$193,933 Median Income $93,836 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,937,114 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$193,933 median income, 0.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambrian Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation237 ft (72 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density6,469/sq mi
Coordinates37.2561°N, 121.9288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Clara County County
Nearest AirportNorman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %55.4%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0372 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.16 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.39 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 112 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 43 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 142 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 70 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 40 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 49 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 132 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 50 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 44 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 44 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 97 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 140 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 22 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 45 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 23 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 100 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 37 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 99 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 60 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

52 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 16 km 0
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 93 km 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 21 km 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 25 km 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 75 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 93 km 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 62 km 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 34 km 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 22 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 79 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 73 km 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 25 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 97 km 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 99 km 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 97 km 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 33 km 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 55 km 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 34 km 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 52 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 25 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m - 43 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m - 71 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 7 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 46 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 28 km
2020 RIVER 51,582 91 km
2007 LICK 47,424 45 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 53 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 61 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 59 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 54 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 12 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 32 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 62 km
2020 CARMEL 7,299 96 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 60 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 55 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 51 km
2006 MIDWAY 6,243 59 km
2020 CREWS 5,802 50 km
2003 DEVIL 4,975 41 km
2003 JUMP 4,817 39 km
2016 LOMA 4,380 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Cambrian Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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