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Weather & Climate in Lockwood CDP (Monterey County), CA

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

Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 29.3 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 967 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation967 ft (295 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates35.9401°N, 121.0783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMonterey County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.8 / 100
Community Resilience24.7 / 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

4,723 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 66 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 122 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 46 km 9 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 27 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 126 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 97 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 52 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 125 km 7 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 116 km 5 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 55 km 8 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 123 km 7 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 74 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 122 km 6 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 49 km 10 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 52 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 67 km 6 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 121 km 4 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 45 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 72 km 8 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 128 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

4 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 100 km 0.7 mi 0
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 75 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 2016 EF0 45 km 0.2 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF0 82 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: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 128 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 142 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 90 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 53 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 54 km
2016 SOBERANES 131,921 70 km
2020 DOLAN 124,382 38 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 98 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 89 km
2008 BASIN COMPLEX (INDIANS) 59,095 35 km
1985 GORDA-RAT 52,474 37 km
2020 RIVER 51,582 75 km
1994 41 48,441 71 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 70 km
2016 CHIMNEY 46,950 23 km
1999 KIRK COMPLEX (HARE) 43,054 37 km
1985 CHERRY 41,654 16 km
2005 UNNAMED 39,070 13 km
1999 KIRK COMPLEX (FIVE) 36,162 62 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 53 km
1996 WILD 24,439 28 km
1984 UNNAMED 23,122 14 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 93 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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