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Casmalia, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
89 Population 524/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
427 Violent Crime/100K 2,960 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Casmalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density524/sq mi
Coordinates34.8378°N, 120.5310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Barbara County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0360 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.27 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.08 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.2 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,296 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 15, 2025.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 110 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 135 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 134 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 130 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 135 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 132 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 124 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 120 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 128 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 131 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 124 km
May 29, 2013 6km W of Isla Vista, CA M4.8 74 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 109 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 133 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 124 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 111 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 121 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 124 km
Aug 8, 2024 22 km NW of Grapevine, CA M4.4 136 km
Dec 24, 2000 9km WSW of Grapevine, CA M4.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 33 km 0
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 57 km 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 79 km 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 98 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 75 km 0
Mar 29, 2006 EF0 24 km 0
Feb 2, 2004 EF0 31 km 0
Nov 29, 2001 EF0 16 km 0
May 5, 1998 EF0 51 km 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 89 km 0
Dec 29, 1991 EF0 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 92 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m 22 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 42 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ZACA (241,846 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 ZACA 241,846 81 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 59 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 47 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 50 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 50 km
1994 41 48,441 63 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 54 km
2016 REY 33,323 79 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 26 km
2017 WHITTIER CA-LBOR-001770 18,510 63 km
2021 ALISAL 17,677 54 km
1999 SPANISH 14,518 54 km
2006 PERKINS 14,342 76 km
2024 HURRICANE 13,488 89 km
2016 CANYON 12,749 27 km
1989 CHISPA 9,869 68 km
2008 GAP 9,368 72 km
2000 HARRIS 9,102 7 km
2009 JESUSITA 8,569 84 km
2002 SUDDEN RANCH 7,840 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Casmalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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