Vacaville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Solano County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
102,085
Population
3,418/sq mi density
$108,580
Median Income
$45,807 per capita
$596,700
Home Value
$601,486 Zillow
$2,227
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299
Violent Crime/100K
1,767 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$108,580 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$596,700 home value, $2,227/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Vacaville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3586°N, 121.9686°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Solano County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0361 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.34 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.39 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.8 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | 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 | 74 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 147 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 100 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 87 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
Vacaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.0").