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Stevinson, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
119 Population 105/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
365 Violent Crime/100K 1,790 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stevinson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates37.3247°N, 120.8497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMerced County County
Nearest AirportMerced Yosemite Regional (MCE)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"
73% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0467 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.3 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,576 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 84 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 113 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 84 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 84 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 64 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 84 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 84 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 86 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 77 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 83 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 77 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 73 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 87 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 87 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 41 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 84 km
Jan 20, 2015 27 km ENE of Greenfield, California M4.4 100 km
Apr 4, 2023 1km NNW of Tres Pinos, CA M4.4 72 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km E of Interlaken, California M4.4 84 km
Apr 28, 1990 3 km SSE of North Gate, California M4.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 11, 2023 EF1 73 km 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 85 km 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 23 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 39 km 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 29 km 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 78 km 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 91 km 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 60 km 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 50 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 35 km 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 56 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 98 km 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 93 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 11 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 34 km 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 39 km 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 82 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 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 30 118 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 97 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 130 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 164 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 169 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 60 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 98 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 69 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 91 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 92 km
2007 LICK 47,424 52 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 87 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 44 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 80 km
2022 OAK 19,408 90 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 91 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 37 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 51 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 64 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 86 km
2018 WAVERLY 12,238 75 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 65 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 64 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 96 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Stevinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in December to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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