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Delano, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
50,835
Population
3,453/sq mi density
$61,817
Median Income
$19,266 per capita
$270,300
Home Value
$326,748 Zillow
$1,111
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
387
Violent Crime/100K
2,109 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,817 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$270,300 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Delano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7664°N, 119.2642°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Delano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").