Monterey weather in August
In August, Monterey sees average daytime highs of 59°F and overnight lows near 56°F, with 0.1 in of rain across 0.3 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 59°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Monterey's 3rd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Monterey's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 59°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 56°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.1 in
- 0.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:29 AM – 6:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 8 mph
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.91 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Monterey is city in Monterey County, California, United States.
- Density
- 893/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1770
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 59°F through the month.
A typical August day in Monterey reaches about 59°F in the afternoon and slips back to 56°F overnight — a 2°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 56°F and 62°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 2°F warmer than July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°F) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Avg low (°F) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 56 |
| 2 | 58 | 56 |
| 3 | 58 | 56 |
| 4 | 58 | 56 |
| 5 | 58 | 56 |
| 6 | 58 | 56 |
| 7 | 58 | 56 |
| 8 | 58 | 56 |
| 9 | 58 | 56 |
| 10 | 58 | 56 |
| 11 | 58 | 56 |
| 12 | 58 | 56 |
| 13 | 58 | 56 |
| 14 | 58 | 56 |
| 15 | 58 | 56 |
| 16 | 58 | 56 |
| 17 | 58 | 56 |
| 18 | 59 | 56 |
| 19 | 59 | 56 |
| 20 | 59 | 56 |
| 21 | 59 | 56 |
| 22 | 59 | 57 |
| 23 | 59 | 57 |
| 24 | 59 | 57 |
| 25 | 59 | 57 |
| 26 | 59 | 57 |
| 27 | 59 | 57 |
| 28 | 59 | 57 |
| 29 | 59 | 57 |
| 30 | 59 | 57 |
| 31 | 59 | 57 |
Monterey weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55° / 51° | 4.5 | 10 | 9.8 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 54° / 51° | 4.5 | 9.9 | 10.6 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 54° / 51° | 3.3 | 9.2 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 54° / 51° | 1.5 | 5.8 | 12.9 | 3.6 |
| May | 54° / 52° | 0.6 | 3.3 | 13.9 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 55° / 53° | 0.2 | 1.3 | 14.5 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 57° / 55° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14.2 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 59° / 56° | 0.1 | 0.3 | 13.4 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 60° / 57° | 0.1 | 0.7 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 60° / 56° | 0.9 | 2.7 | 11.1 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 57° / 54° | 2.1 | 5.8 | 10 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 55° / 52° | 4.0 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 20%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 |
| Cloudier (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 22 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 79 | 21 |
| 5 | 79 | 21 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 |
| 8 | 78 | 22 |
| 9 | 78 | 22 |
| 10 | 78 | 22 |
| 11 | 78 | 22 |
| 12 | 78 | 22 |
| 13 | 78 | 22 |
| 14 | 78 | 22 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 |
| 17 | 79 | 21 |
| 18 | 79 | 21 |
| 19 | 79 | 21 |
| 20 | 80 | 20 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 81 | 19 |
| 24 | 81 | 19 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 83 | 17 |
| 27 | 83 | 17 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 84 | 16 |
| 30 | 84 | 16 |
| 31 | 85 | 15 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Monterey gets around 0.1 in of rain over 0.3 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 53% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Comfortable (%) | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 | 0 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 | 0 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 | 0 |
| 4 | 61 | 39 | 0 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 | 0 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 | 0 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 | 0 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 | 0 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 | 0 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 | 0 |
| 12 | 53 | 47 | 0 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 | 0 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 | 0 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 | 0 |
| 16 | 51 | 48 | 1 |
| 17 | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 18 | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 19 | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 20 | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 21 | 49 | 49 | 2 |
| 22 | 49 | 49 | 2 |
| 23 | 49 | 49 | 2 |
| 24 | 49 | 49 | 2 |
| 25 | 49 | 49 | 2 |
| 26 | 49 | 49 | 3 |
| 27 | 49 | 49 | 3 |
| 28 | 49 | 48 | 3 |
| 29 | 49 | 48 | 3 |
| 30 | 50 | 47 | 3 |
| 31 | 50 | 47 | 3 |
Wind in August
Winds average 8 mph in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 8 | light breeze |
| 16 | 8 | light breeze |
| 17 | 8 | light breeze |
| 18 | 8 | light breeze |
| 19 | 8 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 8 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 8 | light breeze |
| 26 | 8 | light breeze |
| 27 | 7 | light breeze |
| 28 | 7 | light breeze |
| 29 | 7 | light breeze |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:17 AM to 5:42 AM, and sunset from 7:10 PM to 6:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 5:17 | 7:10 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 5:18 | 7:09 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:19 | 7:08 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:19 | 7:07 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 5:20 | 7:06 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:21 | 7:05 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:04 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:23 | 7:03 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:02 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:01 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 5:25 | 7:00 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 5:26 | 6:59 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 5:27 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 5:28 | 6:56 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:29 | 6:55 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:29 | 6:54 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:53 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 5:31 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:32 | 6:50 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:33 | 6:49 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 5:34 | 6:47 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:34 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:35 | 6:45 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:36 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:38 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:39 | 6:39 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:39 | 6:38 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:40 | 6:36 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:35 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.91 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.49 kWh/m² to a high of 7.79 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 6.91 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Monterey
None of Monterey's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Monterey's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Monterey?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Monterey for sightseeing.
What to pack for Monterey in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Monterey sees daytime highs around 59°F and nights near 56°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer.
Sea temperature near Monterey in August
The nearest coast averages about 58°F in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 58°F and coldest in April near 54°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 55 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | Bracing |
| Feb | 55 | Bracing |
| Mar | 55 | Bracing |
| Apr | 54 | Bracing |
| May | 54 | Bracing |
| Jun | 55 | Bracing |
| Jul | 57 | Bracing |
| Aug | 58 | Bracing |
| Sep | 58 | Bracing |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 57 | Bracing |
| Dec | 55 | Bracing |
UV index in Monterey in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Monterey peaks around June 23 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Monterey in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Monterey is worst in August — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (June, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 6 | Good |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Monterey?
Monterey sits at 36.6°N, 121.9°W, 26 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Pacific Grove, 1.9 mi away.
Topography around Monterey
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Monterey.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Monterey has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 843 ft around an average of 197 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,805 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,883 ft.
The land around Monterey is covered by trees (37%), artificial surfaces (31%) and water (27%) within 2 miles, water (51%) and trees (28%) within 10 miles, and water (35%), trees (29%) and grassland (25%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Monterey (36.6002°, -121.8947°, elevation 26 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).