Weather & Climate in Carmel Valley Village, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Carmel Valley Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,303 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,303 ft (397 m)
Area	19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²)
Population Density	234/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5006°N, 121.7318°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Monterey County County
Nearest Airport	Monterey Regional (MRY) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"

57% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	54.8 / 100
Community Resilience	24.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Tsunami	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	144 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	49 km	5 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	81 km	9 km
Sep 17, 1991	22 km NW of San Simeon, California	M5.2	85 km	9 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	37 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	51 km	7 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	126 km	11 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	62 km	7 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	131 km	8 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	44 km	5 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	53 km	7 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	48 km	6 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	49 km	7 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	121 km	10 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	126 km	11 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	146 km	6 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	96 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	48 km	4 km
Feb 4, 1991	33 km SE of Big Sur, California	M4.7	54 km	9 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	90 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985	EF2	49 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 14, 2024	EF1	67 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 20, 2001	EF1	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 6, 1992	EF1	18 km	7.0 mi	0
Dec 6, 1992	EF1	17 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 1965	EF1	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 6, 2019	EF0	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 6, 2019	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 2016	EF0	44 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 6, 2016	EF0	58 km	0.6 mi	0
Dec 22, 2012	EF0	43 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2007	EF0	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF0	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 8, 1997	EF0	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 13, 1997	EF0	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 11, 1992	EF0	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1987	EF0	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 3, 1986	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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	137 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	61 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	122 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	150 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	124 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	79 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BASIN COMPLEX (164,537 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BASIN COMPLEX	164,537	35 km
2016	SOBERANES	131,921	20 km
2020	DOLAN	124,382	53 km
2020	CZU AUG LIGHTNING	85,894	84 km
2008	BASIN COMPLEX (INDIANS)	59,095	52 km
1985	GORDA-RAT	52,474	54 km
2020	RIVER	51,582	15 km
2007	LICK	47,424	85 km
1999	KIRK COMPLEX (HARE)	43,054	55 km
1985	CHERRY	41,654	70 km
2005	UNNAMED	39,070	78 km
1999	KIRK COMPLEX (FIVE)	36,162	26 km
1996	WILD	24,439	68 km
1984	UNNAMED	23,122	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	19,243	77 km
2003	ANNIE	17,383	92 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	90 km
2008	CHALK	15,420	59 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	99 km
1984	BONANZA	12,105	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
February	52°F (11°C)	4.5 in
March	53°F (11°C)	4.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
June	60°F (15°C)	0.2 in
July	62°F (16°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
October	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
December	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in	Coldest

Carmel Valley Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in December to 63°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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