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McKittrick, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
62
Population
24/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$23,637 per capita
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,103 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 14.3% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McKittrick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2980°N, 119.6249°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Luis Obispo County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.39 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively 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: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 118 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 101 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
McKittrick has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").