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San Lucas, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
181
Population
464/sq mi density
$54,375
Median Income
$15,988 per capita
$179,200
Home Value
$516,924 Zillow
$1,643
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
412
Violent Crime/100K
1,822 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $1,643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
San Lucas 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 | 402 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1283°N, 121.0217°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Monterey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 56 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
5 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 | — | 148 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 127 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").