Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
13,047
Population
2,730/sq mi density
$247,500
Median Income
$142,117 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$2,711,796 Zillow
$3,331
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
24
Violent Crime/100K
788 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$247,500 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,331/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Palos Verdes Estates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7743°N, 118.4258°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Los Angeles International (LAX) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 80.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 133 |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 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)
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 | 144 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 35 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 50 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Palos Verdes Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").