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New Cuyama, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
542
Population
860/sq mi density
$58,158
Median Income
$24,426 per capita
$192,300
Home Value
$271,255 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,103 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,158 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$192,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
New Cuyama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,175 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9431°N, 119.6820°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
6 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 | 85 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 101 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 133 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
New Cuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").