Santa Paula, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
31,202
Population
5,642/sq mi density
$77,130
Median Income
$30,453 per capita
$559,300
Home Value
$710,194 Zillow
$1,698
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
327
Violent Crime/100K
890 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,130 median income, 6.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$559,300 home value, $1,698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Paula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3549°N, 119.0663°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 15 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 79 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 53 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 51 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Santa Paula has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.0").