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Pepperdine University, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,772
Population
5,133/sq mi density
$179,868
Median Income
$18,575 per capita
$763,900
Home Value
$3,129,197 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
194
Violent Crime/100K
2,416 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$179,868 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$763,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pepperdine University enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 484 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0423°N, 118.7092°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Los Angeles International (LAX) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 111 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 6 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 25 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Pepperdine University has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").