Weather & Climate in King City, CA

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

King City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 69°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 11.8 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 327 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	60.3°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	327 ft (100 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density	3,556/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2163°N, 121.1320°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Monterey County County
Nearest Airport	Monterey Regional (MRY) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

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

5,024 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	82 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	92 km	5 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	27 km	9 km
Sep 17, 1991	22 km NW of San Simeon, California	M5.2	49 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	96 km	7 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	67 km	9 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	64 km	11 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	94 km	7 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	43 km	7 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	69 km	8 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	93 km	7 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	86 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	92 km	6 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	59 km	10 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	64 km	11 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	84 km	6 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	138 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	91 km	4 km
Feb 4, 1991	33 km SE of Big Sur, California	M4.7	44 km	9 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	131 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985	EF2	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 6, 1992	EF1	80 km	7.0 mi	0
Dec 6, 1992	EF1	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 2, 2019	EF0	89 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 22, 2016	EF0	19 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 6, 2016	EF0	83 km	0.6 mi	0
Dec 22, 2012	EF0	97 km	1.1 mi	0
Mar 17, 2012	EF0	86 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2007	EF0	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 13, 1997	EF0	94 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 11, 1992	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1987	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1975	EF0	98 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	113 km
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	121 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	62 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	129 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	40 km
2016	SOBERANES	131,921	52 km
2020	DOLAN	124,382	34 km
2008	BASIN COMPLEX (INDIANS)	59,095	24 km
1985	GORDA-RAT	52,474	34 km
2020	RIVER	51,582	49 km
2017	GARZA	48,404	80 km
2016	CHIMNEY	46,950	53 km
1999	KIRK COMPLEX (HARE)	43,054	35 km
1985	CHERRY	41,654	17 km
2005	UNNAMED	39,070	33 km
1999	KIRK COMPLEX (FIVE)	36,162	45 km
2020	MINERAL	29,901	52 km
1996	WILD	24,439	37 km
1984	UNNAMED	23,122	33 km
1985	LOSGATOSIV	20,357	52 km
1996	UNNAMED	19,243	32 km
2024	BOONE	17,701	50 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	77 km
2008	CHALK	15,420	38 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
February	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
March	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	71°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
September	69°F (20°C)	0.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
November	55°F (13°C)	1.6 in
December	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

King City has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in December to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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