Mission Canyon, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,296
Population
1,269/sq mi density
$211,375
Median Income
$112,789 per capita
$1,890,900
Home Value
$1,797,687 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$211,375 median income, 2.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$1,890,900 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mission Canyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4563°N, 119.7170°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 15 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 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 | 33 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 105 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Mission Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.0").