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Monmouth, CA

Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
168 Population 542/sq mi density
$40,673 Median Income $10,960 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $468,210 Zillow
$1,391 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
812 Violent Crime/100K 2,619 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,673 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $1,391/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
812 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Monmouth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation278 ft (85 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density542/sq mi
Coordinates36.5656°N, 119.7405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,032 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 100 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 135 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 104 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 96 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 141 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 131 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 139 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 97 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 96 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 138 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 119 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 139 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 96 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 142 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 138 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 101 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 133 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 129 km
Jun 12, 2007 14km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA M4.6 133 km
Nov 22, 1997 California-Nevada border region M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 22 km 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 90 km 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 35 km 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 53 km 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 74 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 31 km 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 78 km 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 35 km 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 8 km 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 11 km 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 23 km 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 7 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 54 km 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 79 km 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 17 km 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 58 km 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 129 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 134 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 151 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 96 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 83 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 84 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 84 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 85 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 91 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 97 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 68 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 78 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 87 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 79 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 88 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 98 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 93 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 66 km
1986 DEER 10,963 79 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 81 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 86 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 94 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
February 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Monmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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