Lockwood CDP (Monterey County), CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
142
Population
13/sq mi density
$95,893
Median Income
$45,144 per capita
60°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 967 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9401°N, 121.0783°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Monterey County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 128 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 142 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 90 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in February to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.0").