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Sausalito, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,171
Population
4,074/sq mi density
$173,030
Median Income
$141,034 per capita
$1,858,900
Home Value
$1,483,235 Zillow
$3,408
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
3,625 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$173,030 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,858,900 home value, $3,408/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sausalito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 321 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,074/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8584°N, 122.4918°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Mateo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Metro Oakland International (OAK) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0332 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.1 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.34 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 39 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 106 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 43 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 18 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
Sausalito has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.1").