Weather & Climate in Agua Dulce, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Agua Dulce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,590 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.6°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,590 ft (789 m)
Area	22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²)
Population Density	121/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5017°N, 118.3207°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Los Angeles County County
Nearest Airport	Bob Hope (BUR) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"

81% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very High
Wildfire	Very High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,712 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	38 km	18 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	141 km	4 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	30 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	40 km	8 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	82 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	121 km	6 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	40 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	140 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2020	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	M5.5	148 km	8 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	70 km	3 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	132 km	0 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	131 km	1 km
Mar 18, 1997	20km ENE of Barstow, California	M5.3	147 km	1 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	132 km	7 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	33 km	12 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	37 km	11 km
Aug 17, 1992	7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.2	138 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	98 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	32 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	102 km	21 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

89 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 50 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	58 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	38 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	81 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	73 km	10.3 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	89 km	4.6 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	81 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	47 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	97 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 16, 1986	EF1	83 km	1.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	65 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	62 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF1	51 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	93 km	2.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1812	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.4 m	1	149 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	60 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	38 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	49 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	THOMAS	281,982	90 km
2009	STATION	165,368	26 km
2006	DAY	159,713	61 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	95 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	40 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	47 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	62 km
2003	OLD	90,180	99 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	50 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	85 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	77 km
2016	SAND	41,561	13 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	12 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	74 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	60 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	37 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	77 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	22 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	30 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
February	48°F (9°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
March	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
April	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	83°F (28°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in	Coldest

Agua Dulce has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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