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Fresno, CA
Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
543,615
Population
4,690/sq mi density
$66,804
Median Income
$31,012 per capita
$348,500
Home Value
$386,426 Zillow
$1,324
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
324 sunny days/yr
464
Violent Crime/100K
4,112 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$66,804 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$348,500 home value, $1,324/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
464 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fresno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 112.3 sq mi (290.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7827°N, 119.7934°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Fresno County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 67.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 19.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 79 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 116 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 132 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 140 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Fresno has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 46°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").