Oak Shores, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
2.2
/5.0
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Fair
153
Population
30/sq mi density
$507,600
Home Value
$650,927 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,274 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7608°N, 120.9828°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Luis Obispo County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
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 | - | 107 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 69 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in |
Oak Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in February to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (0.0").