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Campbell, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
42,848 Population 7,047/sq mi density
$147,128 Median Income $82,016 per capita
$1,550,000 Home Value $1,937,114 Zillow
$2,751 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 3,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$147,128 median income, 2.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,550,000 home value, $2,751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Campbell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density7,047/sq mi
Coordinates37.2802°N, 121.9533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Clara County County
Nearest AirportNorman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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

4,183 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 M6.0 109 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 47 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 146 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 73 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 43 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 52 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 47 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 53 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 47 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 101 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 129 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 48 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 143 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 25 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 103 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 95 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 40 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 61 km
Aug 3, 2006 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 94 km 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 18 km 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 27 km 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 72 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 94 km 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 58 km 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 38 km 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 18 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 76 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 81 km 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 23 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 99 km 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 36 km 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 52 km 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 36 km 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 36 km 0
Jan 6, 2016 EF0 63 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 48 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 28 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 39 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m 67 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 10 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 47 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 28 km
2020 RIVER 51,582 95 km
2007 LICK 47,424 47 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 55 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 63 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 59 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 54 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 15 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 32 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 62 km
2020 CARMEL 7,299 99 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 59 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 55 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 52 km
2006 MIDWAY 6,243 58 km
2020 CREWS 5,802 53 km
2003 DEVIL 4,975 41 km
2003 JUMP 4,817 40 km
2016 LOMA 4,380 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in

Campbell has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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