Stanford, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
17,958
Population
6,530/sq mi density
$70,651
Median Income
$42,003 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$3,172,282 Zillow
$1,925
Median Rent
44.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,651 median income, 7.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $1,925/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4269°N, 122.1677°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Mateo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 27.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 31 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 50 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 14 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 42 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Stanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").