Kennedy Meadows, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
93
Population
16/sq mi density
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennedy Meadows enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.2 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,206 ft (1,892 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0076°N, 118.1099°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 104 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 71.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 20.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 111 |
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 43 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 127 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Kennedy Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").