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San Ramon, CA

Full City Profile · California · Alameda County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
85,734 Population 4,274/sq mi density
$197,358 Median Income $82,145 per capita
$1,359,100 Home Value $1,516,679 Zillow
$2,916 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 1,439 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$197,358 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$1,359,100 home value, $2,916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.2% bachelor's degree or higher
San Ramon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density4,274/sq mi
Coordinates37.7653°N, 121.9320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAlameda County County
Nearest AirportMetro Oakland International (OAK)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0341 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.09 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.41 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.5 / 100
Community Resilience91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,042 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 60 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 96 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 92 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 120 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 93 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 145 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 94 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 102 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 80 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 96 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 124 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 140 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 49 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 97 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 55 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 140 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 147 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 91 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 68 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

68 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 83 km 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 47 km 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 80 km 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 22 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 83 km 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 45 km 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 89 km 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 46 km 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 82 km 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 32 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 98 km 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 89 km 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 88 km 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 40 km 0
Jan 14, 2023 EF0 93 km 0
Nov 8, 2022 EF0 83 km 0
Sep 28, 2019 EF0 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 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 17 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 81 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 44 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m 51 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 49 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 73 km
2017 NUNS 56,883 82 km
2017 ATLAS 51,664 72 km
2007 LICK 47,424 75 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 69 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 75 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 85 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 44 km
2018 WAVERLY 12,238 99 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 44 km
1995 VISION 11,931 87 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 69 km
2015 WRAGG 8,455 81 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 80 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 58 km
2014 MONTICELLO 6,984 87 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 42 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 34 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in

San Ramon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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