Channel Islands Beach, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,936
Population
6,990/sq mi density
$103,219
Median Income
$81,232 per capita
$1,077,600
Home Value
$618,875 Zillow
$2,467
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$103,219 median income, 2.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,077,600 home value, $2,467/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Channel Islands Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1690°N, 119.2285°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 15 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 62 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 56 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 64 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in |
Channel Islands Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.0").