Keene, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
452
Population
48/sq mi density
$280,100
Home Value
$648,205 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Keene experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,629 ft (1,106 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2318°N, 118.6131°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 73 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
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 114 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Keene has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.1").