Soledad weather in January
In January, Soledad sees average daytime highs of 58°F and overnight lows near 40°F, with 3.0 in of precipitation across 7.9 wet days and about 9.8 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 58°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 36 min at the start of January to 10 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Soledad's 11th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Soledad's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 58°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 40°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.0 in
- 7.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 48 min
- 7:21 AM – 5:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Soledad is city in Monterey County, California, United States.
- Density
- 2,115/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1921
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 58°F through the month.
A typical January day in Soledad reaches about 58°F in the afternoon and slips back to 40°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 50°F and 67°F. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 2°F cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Avg low (°F) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 39 |
| 2 | 57 | 39 |
| 3 | 57 | 39 |
| 4 | 57 | 39 |
| 5 | 57 | 39 |
| 6 | 57 | 39 |
| 7 | 57 | 39 |
| 8 | 57 | 39 |
| 9 | 57 | 40 |
| 10 | 57 | 40 |
| 11 | 58 | 40 |
| 12 | 58 | 40 |
| 13 | 58 | 40 |
| 14 | 58 | 40 |
| 15 | 58 | 40 |
| 16 | 58 | 40 |
| 17 | 58 | 40 |
| 18 | 58 | 40 |
| 19 | 58 | 40 |
| 20 | 58 | 40 |
| 21 | 58 | 40 |
| 22 | 58 | 40 |
| 23 | 58 | 40 |
| 24 | 58 | 40 |
| 25 | 58 | 40 |
| 26 | 58 | 40 |
| 27 | 58 | 40 |
| 28 | 59 | 40 |
| 29 | 59 | 40 |
| 30 | 59 | 40 |
| 31 | 59 | 41 |
Soledad weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° / 40° | 3.0 | 7.9 | 9.8 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 59° / 41° | 3.0 | 8.5 | 10.6 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 63° / 43° | 2.4 | 7.8 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 67° / 45° | 1.1 | 4.6 | 12.9 | 7.3 |
| May | 73° / 49° | 0.5 | 2.3 | 13.9 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 80° / 53° | 0.1 | 0.5 | 14.4 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 86° / 58° | 0.0 | 0.3 | 14.2 | 7.0 |
| Aug | 86° / 58° | 0.0 | 0.2 | 13.4 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 82° / 56° | 0.1 | 0.7 | 12.2 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 75° / 51° | 0.6 | 2 | 11.1 | 8.8 |
| Nov | 64° / 44° | 1.2 | 4.2 | 10.1 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 57° / 39° | 2.6 | 7.2 | 9.6 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%.
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| Clearer (%) | 48 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 47 | 53 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 51 | 49 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 51 | 49 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 51 | 49 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Soledad gets around 3.0 in of rain and snow over 7.9 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 26% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 24 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 25 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 17 | 27 |
| 18 | 27 |
| 19 | 28 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 28 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 27 |
| 26 | 27 |
| 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 26 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 4 mph in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 3 mph on the calmest days to 4 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 9 h 36 min at the start of January to 10 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:22 AM to 7:14 AM, and sunset from 4:55 PM to 5:23 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:55 |
| 2 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:56 |
| 3 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:57 |
| 4 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:57 |
| 5 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:58 |
| 6 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 4:59 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 5:00 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 5:01 |
| 9 | 9.6 | 7:22 | 5:01 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 7:22 | 5:02 |
| 11 | 9.7 | 7:22 | 5:03 |
| 12 | 9.7 | 7:22 | 5:04 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 7:22 | 5:05 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 7:22 | 5:06 |
| 15 | 9.8 | 7:22 | 5:07 |
| 16 | 9.8 | 7:21 | 5:08 |
| 17 | 9.8 | 7:21 | 5:09 |
| 18 | 9.8 | 7:21 | 5:10 |
| 19 | 9.8 | 7:21 | 5:11 |
| 20 | 9.9 | 7:20 | 5:12 |
| 21 | 9.9 | 7:20 | 5:13 |
| 22 | 9.9 | 7:19 | 5:14 |
| 23 | 9.9 | 7:19 | 5:15 |
| 24 | 10.0 | 7:19 | 5:16 |
| 25 | 10.0 | 7:18 | 5:17 |
| 26 | 10.0 | 7:18 | 5:18 |
| 27 | 10.0 | 7:17 | 5:19 |
| 28 | 10.1 | 7:16 | 5:20 |
| 29 | 10.1 | 7:16 | 5:21 |
| 30 | 10.1 | 7:15 | 5:22 |
| 31 | 10.1 | 7:14 | 5:23 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 2.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.55 kWh/m² to a high of 8.26 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 2.75 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.2 | Moderate |
Is January a good time to visit Soledad?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Soledad for sightseeing.
What to pack for Soledad in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Soledad sees daytime highs around 58°F and nights near 40°F. Worth packing: a warm layer. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Soledad in January
The nearest coast averages about 55°F in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 mi away) is warmest in September at about 59°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 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 56 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | 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 | 59 | Bracing |
| Sep | 59 | Cool |
| Oct | 59 | Cool |
| Nov | 58 | Bracing |
| Dec | 56 | Bracing |
UV index in Soledad in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Soledad peaks around June 21 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 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 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Soledad in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Soledad is worst in August — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (June, 5 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 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 5 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Soledad?
Soledad sits at 36.4°N, 121.3°W, 190 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Greenfield, 8.7 mi away.
Topography around Soledad
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Soledad.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Soledad has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 433 ft around an average of 213 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,354 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,883 ft.
The land around Soledad is covered by cropland (59%) within 2 miles, grassland (44%) and cropland (25%) within 10 miles, and grassland (44%), trees (23%) and water (22%) 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 Soledad (36.4247°, -121.3263°, elevation 190 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).