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Capitola, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,813
Population
6,172/sq mi density
$96,412
Median Income
$60,609 per capita
$746,000
Home Value
$1,208,379 Zillow
$2,376
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
5,227 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,412 median income, 1.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$746,000 home value, $2,376/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Capitola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9761°N, 121.9540°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Benito County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
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 | 82 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 9 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 66 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 94 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Capitola has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 50°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.1").