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Stockton, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Joaquin County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
320,470
Population
5,063/sq mi density
$76,851
Median Income
$31,279 per capita
$412,900
Home Value
$426,138 Zillow
$1,495
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
315 sunny days/yr
1,397
Violent Crime/100K
3,944 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$76,851 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$412,900 home value, $1,495/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,397 violent crimes/100K (268% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Stockton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 63.3 sq mi (163.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9772°N, 121.3089°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Joaquin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0391 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.1 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.0 / 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 | Relatively 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)
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 | 76 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 116 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 102 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 109 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Stockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").