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Weather & Climate in Soledad, CA

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

Soledad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. 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 16.6 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 254 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation254 ft (77 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density5,488/sq mi
Coordinates36.4345°N, 121.3178°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMonterey County County
Nearest AirportMonterey Regional (MRY)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.72"
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

5,110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 110 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 63 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 44 km 9 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 69 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 38 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 67 km 7 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 91 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 66 km 7 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 21 km 7 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 64 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 96 km 8 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 57 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 63 km 6 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 86 km 10 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 91 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 112 km 6 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 109 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 62 km 4 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 50 km 9 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 103 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 47 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 94 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 72 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 89 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 55 km 7.0 mi 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 54 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 90 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 2016 EF0 15 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 6, 2016 EF0 56 km 0.6 mi 0
Dec 22, 2012 EF0 67 km 1.1 mi 0
Mar 17, 2012 EF0 92 km 0.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF0 68 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 5, 1998 EF0 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 13, 1997 EF0 78 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 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 84 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 149 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m — 147 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 88 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 100 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 34 km
2016 SOBERANES 131,921 36 km
2020 DOLAN 124,382 42 km
2008 BASIN COMPLEX (INDIANS) 59,095 34 km
1985 GORDA-RAT 52,474 43 km
2020 RIVER 51,582 23 km
2007 LICK 47,424 88 km
2016 CHIMNEY 46,950 81 km
1999 KIRK COMPLEX (HARE) 43,054 44 km
1985 CHERRY 41,654 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 39,070 57 km
1999 KIRK COMPLEX (FIVE) 36,162 33 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 75 km
1996 WILD 24,439 53 km
1984 UNNAMED 23,122 57 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,243 55 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 72 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 89 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Soledad has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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