Weather & Climate in Point Reyes Station, CA

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

Point Reyes Station enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°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 25.6 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 152 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	58.0°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	152 ft (46 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density	128/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0846°N, 122.8092°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Marin County County
Nearest Airport	San Francisco International (SFO) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.66"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.7 / 100
Community Resilience	99.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Very High
Tsunami	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,104 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
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	138 km	14 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	48 km	9 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	67 km	7 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	82 km	4 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	125 km	8 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	131 km	9 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	85 km	1 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	23 km	8 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	77 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	84 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	81 km	2 km
Sep 25, 2012	3 km N of Talmage, California	M4.5	124 km	11 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	37 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2024	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	81 km	4 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	86 km	3 km
Apr 24, 2007	7 km WSW of Cobb, California	M4.5	79 km	2 km
Jun 3, 2023	2km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	79 km	4 km
Mar 14, 2013	5 km W of Cobb, California	M4.4	81 km	1 km
Mar 1, 2011	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.4	81 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 1958	EF2	26 km	15.0 mi	0
Jan 11, 1951	EF2	100 km	5.7 mi	0
Mar 18, 2011	EF1	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	93 km	1.6 mi	0
Mar 20, 2005	EF1	59 km	3.0 mi	0
Jan 27, 2005	EF1	65 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	42 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 1998	EF1	99 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 23, 1996	EF1	21 km	6.0 mi	0
Feb 22, 1996	EF1	52 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	36 km	7.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	52 km	3.0 mi	0
Feb 27, 1983	EF1	42 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 1964	EF1	50 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 17, 1959	EF1	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	66 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2016	EF0	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 7, 2011	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 11, 2005	EF0	79 km	0.1 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	76 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	142 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	79 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	51 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	127 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (99 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	99 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	75 km
2015	ROCKY	96,125	97 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	88 km
2019	KINCADE	77,780	65 km
2015	VALLEY	77,507	80 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	57 km
2017	NUNS	56,883	40 km
2020	WALLBRIDGE	55,194	62 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	59 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	88 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	90 km
2017	TUBBS	36,981	55 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	73 km
2017	POCKET	18,691	77 km
2004	GEYSERS	12,075	72 km
1995	VISION	11,931	6 km
1985	UNNAMED	9,655	86 km
2015	WRAGG	8,455	78 km
2014	MONTICELLO	6,984	82 km
2016	COLD	6,289	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	8.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	7.2 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.0 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	6.1 in
December	49°F (9°C)	7.2 in

Point Reyes Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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