Weather & Climate in Muir Beach, CA

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

Muir Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 239 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	239 ft (73 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	814/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8616°N, 122.5803°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Mateo County County
Nearest Airport	San Francisco International (SFO) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 9.02"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.5 / 100
Community Resilience	97.6 / 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

4,807 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	46 km	11 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	132 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	128 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	136 km	7 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	132 km	7 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	138 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	59 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	132 km	6 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	92 km	7 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	108 km	4 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	94 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	133 km	4 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	100 km	9 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	111 km	1 km
Mar 24, 1991	1 km NNE of Interlaken, California	M4.6	125 km	15 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	11 km	8 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	105 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	110 km	3 km
Sep 19, 2023	15 km SW of Westley, CA	M4.5	123 km	4 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	108 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1998	EF2	73 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 1, 1958	EF2	58 km	15.0 mi	0
Jan 11, 1951	EF2	68 km	5.7 mi	0
Mar 18, 2011	EF1	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	72 km	1.6 mi	0
Mar 20, 2005	EF1	27 km	3.0 mi	0
Jan 27, 2005	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	66 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 1998	EF1	67 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 23, 1996	EF1	53 km	6.0 mi	0
Feb 22, 1996	EF1	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	79 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	66 km	7.5 mi	0
Feb 27, 1983	EF1	66 km	0.8 mi	0
Jan 14, 1980	EF1	75 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 10, 1964	EF1	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 17, 1959	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	34 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2016	EF0	83 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	46 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	111 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	47 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	19 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	95 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (124 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	124 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HENNESSEY (314,241 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	89 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	99 km
2020	CZU AUG LIGHTNING	85,894	86 km
2019	KINCADE	77,780	92 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	77 km
2017	NUNS	56,883	55 km
2020	WALLBRIDGE	55,194	92 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	63 km
2017	TUBBS	36,981	79 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	76 km
2004	GEYSERS	12,075	98 km
1995	VISION	11,931	32 km
1985	LEXINGTON	11,550	99 km
2015	WRAGG	8,455	82 km
2009	LOCKHEED	8,287	93 km
2014	MONTICELLO	6,984	87 km
1984	SITE 300 3	6,911	100 km
2005	TESLA	6,638	92 km
2016	COLD	6,289	87 km
2006	MIDWAY	6,243	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	9.0 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	7.5 in
March	53°F (11°C)	6.3 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.8 in
June	62°F (16°C)	0.2 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
October	62°F (16°C)	2.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	6.3 in
December	49°F (10°C)	7.6 in	Coldest

Muir Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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