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Chualar, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
1,042
Population
1,654/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$20,437 per capita
$623,700
Home Value
$728,765 Zillow
$1,215
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
437
Violent Crime/100K
1,017 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$623,700 home value, $1,215/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
437 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chualar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5711°N, 121.5103°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Benito County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 18 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 | 136 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 61 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 125 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Chualar has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").