Monte Sereno, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,459
Population
2,122/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$176,402 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$4,285,897 Zillow
$2,947
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
87
Violent Crime/100K
724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Monte Sereno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2404°N, 121.9882°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Santa Clara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0372 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.39 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | 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: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 52 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 25 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 40 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 68 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 9 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Monte Sereno has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.0").