Huron, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
6,425
Population
3,802/sq mi density
$44,784
Median Income
$16,314 per capita
$236,500
Home Value
$248,518 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
769
Violent Crime/100K
550 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$44,784 median income, 13.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$236,500 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
769 violent crimes/100K (102% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Huron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,802/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2042°N, 120.0953°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 60.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 35 |
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 | 128 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 160 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Huron has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.0").