West Carson, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
21,909
Population
9,652/sq mi density
$95,385
Median Income
$42,723 per capita
$647,100
Home Value
$910,034 Zillow
$1,833
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$95,385 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$647,100 home value, $1,833/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Carson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8231°N, 118.2937°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Los Angeles International (LAX) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 80.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 133 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.32 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
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 | 40 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 49 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
West Carson has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").