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Moorpark, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
35,957 Population 2,928/sq mi density
$149,403 Median Income $54,538 per capita
$852,800 Home Value $924,551 Zillow
$2,657 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
71 Violent Crime/100K 619 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$149,403 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$852,800 home value, $2,657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Moorpark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²)
Population Density2,928/sq mi
Coordinates34.2859°N, 118.8770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.32 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,909 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 32 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 35 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 81 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 127 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 17 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 110 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 94 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 19 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 38 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 94 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 25 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 98 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 97 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 32 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 21 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 26 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 18 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 28 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 125 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 58 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 84 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 41 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 70 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 76 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 94 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 86 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 67 km 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 63 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 34 km 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 75 km 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 48 km 0
May 8, 1977 EF1 84 km 0
Mar 16, 1977 EF1 94 km 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 88 km 0
Nov 9, 1964 EF1 58 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF1 71 km 0
Jan 18, 1955 EF1 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 95 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 36 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 32 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 THOMAS 281,982 44 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 85 km
2009 STATION 165,368 68 km
2006 DAY 159,713 38 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 50 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 87 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 10 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 19 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 22 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 29 km
2016 SAND 41,561 50 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 47 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 21 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 29 km
2016 REY 33,323 85 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 57 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 53 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 28 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 93 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in

Moorpark has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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