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Pine Canyon, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,538
Population
760/sq mi density
$106,284
Median Income
$29,112 per capita
$372,400
Home Value
$516,924 Zillow
$1,686
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
412
Violent Crime/100K
1,822 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$106,284 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$372,400 home value, $1,686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Canyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 519 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1721°N, 121.1430°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Monterey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0363 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very 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: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 117 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Pine Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in December to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").