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East Porterville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
4,567
Population
2,154/sq mi density
$38,482
Median Income
$12,788 per capita
$213,100
Home Value
$323,742 Zillow
$886
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,482 median income, 11.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$213,100 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
East Porterville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0582°N, 118.9749°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.4 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 68 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 173 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 175 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in |
East Porterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").