Buttonwillow, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
1,251
Population
181/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$16,236 per capita
$215,200
Home Value
$234,974 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
42.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 6.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Buttonwillow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4092°N, 119.4407°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 72.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 20.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 94 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 138 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Buttonwillow has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and August the driest (0.0").