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Johannesburg, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
77
Population
31/sq mi density
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
409
Violent Crime/100K
1,630 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Johannesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,573 ft (1,089 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3719°N, 117.6418°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 91 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 126 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Johannesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").