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Merced, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
89,766
Population
3,861/sq mi density
$59,938
Median Income
$26,140 per capita
$347,700
Home Value
$393,170 Zillow
$1,293
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
327 sunny days/yr
644
Violent Crime/100K
2,793 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,938 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3057°N, 120.4779°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 45.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 35 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.3 / 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 | Very 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
4 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 | 150 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 128 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 133 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 139 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").