Newport Beach, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
84,304
Population
3,542/sq mi density
$158,461
Median Income
$113,918 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$3,697,219 Zillow
$3,146
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
254
Violent Crime/100K
1,884 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$158,461 median income, 4.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,146/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 53.0 sq mi (137.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5973°N, 117.8904°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 119 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 91 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Newport Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.0").