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Lockwood CDP (Monterey County), CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
142
Population
13/sq mi density
$95,893
Median Income
$45,144 per capita
60°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
412
Violent Crime/100K
1,822 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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 | 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
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) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").