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Santa Clarita, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
229,021
Population
3,111/sq mi density
$119,926
Median Income
$49,571 per capita
$721,000
Home Value
$794,193 Zillow
$2,486
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
944 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$119,926 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$721,000 home value, $2,486/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Clarita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 73.6 sq mi (190.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4165°N, 118.5007°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 17 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 | 131 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 45 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 23 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in |
Santa Clarita has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.0").