Lathrop, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Joaquin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
32,696
Population
1,649/sq mi density
$118,605
Median Income
$36,037 per capita
$605,000
Home Value
$627,222 Zillow
$2,367
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
307
Violent Crime/100K
1,439 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$118,605 median income, 9.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$605,000 home value, $2,367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lathrop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8087°N, 121.3178°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Joaquin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 48.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0391 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.1 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | 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 | 70 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 99 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 93 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 105 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Lathrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").