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Hollister, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
43,003
Population
5,402/sq mi density
$101,979
Median Income
$37,253 per capita
$679,300
Home Value
$759,483 Zillow
$1,846
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
282
Violent Crime/100K
770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$101,979 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$679,300 home value, $1,846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hollister enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8556°N, 121.3986°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Benito County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 31 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
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 | 113 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 48 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 107 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Hollister has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").