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Del Rey Oaks, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,556
Population
1,482/sq mi density
$130,909
Median Income
$62,855 per capita
$844,000
Home Value
$875,722 Zillow
$3,162
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
418
Violent Crime/100K
2,330 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$130,909 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$844,000 home value, $3,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Del Rey Oaks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 199 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5897°N, 121.8295°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Monterey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0363 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 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 | 126 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 50 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 110 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
Del Rey Oaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in December to 63°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").