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Weather & Climate in Ladera, CA

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

Ladera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 275 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation275 ft (84 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,698/sq mi
Coordinates37.3999°N, 122.1990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Mateo County County
Nearest AirportNorman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.43"
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

4,059 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 91 km 11 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 71 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 67 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 97 km 9 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 78 km 7 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 111 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 71 km 6 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 125 km 7 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 72 km 7 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 77 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 72 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 42 km 8 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 47 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 128 km 8 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 64 km 15 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 71 km 8 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 80 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 94 km 8 km
Aug 3, 2006 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California M4.5 113 km 9 km
Apr 4, 2023 1km NNW of Tres Pinos, CA M4.4 102 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 15 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 94 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 8 km 5.7 mi 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 42 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 69 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 34 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 61 km 0.5 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 7 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 93 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 98 km 7.0 mi 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 30 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 28 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 51 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 6, 2016 EF0 89 km 0.6 mi 0
Dec 22, 2012 EF0 66 km 1.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 2012 EF0 93 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 7, 2011 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF0 69 km 0.2 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 35 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 49 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m — 14 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m — 43 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 182 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 63 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 28 km
2007 LICK 47,424 71 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 76 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 87 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 70 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 66 km
1995 VISION 11,931 93 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 38 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 35 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 78 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 70 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 63 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 71 km
2006 MIDWAY 6,243 67 km
2020 CREWS 5,802 78 km
2003 DEVIL 4,975 56 km
2020 WOODWARD 4,952 89 km
2003 JUMP 4,817 60 km
2016 LOMA 4,380 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest

Ladera has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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