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Weather & Climate in Emeryville, CA

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

Emeryville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 26.1 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 20 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density10,044/sq mi
Coordinates37.8385°N, 122.3017°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Mateo County County
Nearest AirportMetro Oakland International (OAK)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.6 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 42 km 11 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 116 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 112 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 142 km 9 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 118 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 116 km 6 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 122 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 61 km 9 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 115 km 7 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 102 km 7 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 118 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 74 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 117 km 4 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 80 km 9 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 119 km 1 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 110 km 15 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 35 km 8 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 117 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 118 km 3 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 117 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 57 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 1, 1958 EF2 77 km 15.0 mi 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 55 km 5.7 mi 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 91 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 18, 2011 EF1 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 48 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 23 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 5, 1998 EF1 76 km 1.5 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 53 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 23, 1996 EF1 72 km 6.0 mi 0
Feb 22, 1996 EF1 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 78 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 82 km 7.5 mi 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 91 km 3.0 mi 0
Feb 27, 1983 EF1 76 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 55 km 0.3 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 10, 1964 EF1 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 25 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 2019 EF0 95 km 1.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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 24 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 97 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m — 38 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m — 23 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 80 km
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 87 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 95 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 77 km
2020 GLASS 68,020 82 km
2017 NUNS 56,883 59 km
2017 ATLAS 51,664 59 km
2017 TUBBS 36,981 88 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 100 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 68 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 77 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 77 km
1995 VISION 11,931 54 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 84 km
2015 WRAGG 8,455 74 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 85 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 91 km
2014 MONTICELLO 6,984 80 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 76 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Coldest

Emeryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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