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Idlewild, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
57
Population
124/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Idlewild experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,760 ft (1,146 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8096°N, 118.6705°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 69 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in |
Idlewild has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").