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Gonzales, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
8,526
Population
4,464/sq mi density
$76,060
Median Income
$25,358 per capita
$593,900
Home Value
$620,630 Zillow
$1,570
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
868 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,060 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$593,900 home value, $1,570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gonzales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5060°N, 121.4429°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Monterey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 23 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
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 | 145 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 71 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 134 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in |
Gonzales has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").