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Prunedale, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,286
Population
419/sq mi density
$106,442
Median Income
$42,602 per capita
$760,200
Home Value
$932,883 Zillow
$1,711
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
635
Violent Crime/100K
3,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$106,442 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$760,200 home value, $1,711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
635 violent crimes/100K (67% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Prunedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 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 (11°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 46.1 sq mi (119.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8117°N, 121.6550°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Benito County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 106 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 32 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 96 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Prunedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").