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Los Altos, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
30,736
Population
4,700/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$142,907 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$4,566,299 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
1,009 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Los Altos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3684°N, 122.0966°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Mateo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0332 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.1 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.34 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
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 | 37 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 42 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 23 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 51 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Los Altos has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").