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Solana Beach, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12,841
Population
3,766/sq mi density
$150,820
Median Income
$93,265 per capita
$1,934,700
Home Value
$2,157,506 Zillow
$3,022
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
1,287 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$150,820 median income, 1.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,934,700 home value, $3,022/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Solana Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 126 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,766/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9913°N, 117.2581°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Diego International (SAN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.07 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.50 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 33 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Solana Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").