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Visalia, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
142,649
Population
3,705/sq mi density
$79,952
Median Income
$33,910 per capita
$340,600
Home Value
$393,327 Zillow
$1,397
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
434
Violent Crime/100K
2,890 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,952 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$340,600 home value, $1,397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Visalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3280°N, 119.3285°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 90 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 147 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 166 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 184 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Visalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 46°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").