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Morro Bay, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,717
Population
2,007/sq mi density
$92,553
Median Income
$59,411 per capita
$864,900
Home Value
$937,491 Zillow
$1,820
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,195 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,553 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$864,900 home value, $1,820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Morro Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,007/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3668°N, 120.8683°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Luis Obispo County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.39 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 62 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 24 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Morro Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").