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Tres Pinos, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
965
Population
268/sq mi density
$156,250
Median Income
$60,302 per capita
$1,086,500
Home Value
$759,483 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
368
Violent Crime/100K
1,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$156,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$1,086,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tres Pinos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7904°N, 121.3106°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Benito County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 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 | 123 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 58 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 118 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in |
Tres Pinos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").