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Coalinga, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,352
Population
2,582/sq mi density
$78,014
Median Income
$24,001 per capita
$254,600
Home Value
$290,709 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
1,327 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$78,014 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$254,600 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Coalinga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 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)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,582/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1331°N, 120.3390°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 112 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 21 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Coalinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").