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Kerman, CA

Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
16,492 Population 4,923/sq mi density
$57,556 Median Income $24,817 per capita
$331,500 Home Value $410,288 Zillow
$1,181 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
151 Violent Crime/100K 2,023 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,556 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$331,500 home value, $1,181/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kerman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density4,923/sq mi
Coordinates36.7250°N, 120.0625°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,974 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 104 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 142 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 144 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 85 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 147 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 125 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 94 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 129 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 144 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 139 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 148 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 97 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 145 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 103 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 139 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 92 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 142 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 145 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 142 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 25 km 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 96 km 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 47 km 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 79 km 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 23 km 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 41 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 76 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 46 km 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 48 km 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 69 km 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 42 km 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 43 km 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 31 km 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 38 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 74 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 54 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 27 km 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 136 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 151 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 161 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 100 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 92 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 88 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 98 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 76 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 95 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 81 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 60 km
2022 OAK 19,408 93 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 77 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 70 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 53 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 89 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 89 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 78 km
2006 RICO 11,807 94 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 68 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 79 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 71 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Kerman has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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