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Tehachapi, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,366
Population
1,204/sq mi density
$67,785
Median Income
$23,388 per capita
$344,700
Home Value
$417,897 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
491
Violent Crime/100K
2,678 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,785 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$344,700 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tehachapi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,954 ft (1,205 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1430°N, 118.4460°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 104 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Tehachapi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.1").