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Weather & Climate in Allensworth, CA

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

Allensworth 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 7.5 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 201 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation201 ft (61 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates35.8499°N, 119.3892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 88 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 143 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 139 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 148 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 141 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 87 km 12 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 82 km 21 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 150 km -2 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 138 km 2 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 86 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 150 km 4 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 101 km 11 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 137 km -1 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 97 km 8 km
Jul 6, 2019 17km ESE of Little Lake, CA M4.9 150 km 4 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 105 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 34 km 22 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 149 km 2 km
Jul 6, 2019 16km ESE of Little Lake, CA M4.9 149 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 101 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 64 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 72 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 81 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 83 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 87 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 12 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 89 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 82 km 0.2 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 67 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 72 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 92 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 55 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 30 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 62 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 27, 2008 EF0 54 km 2.0 mi 0
May 9, 2005 EF0 91 km — 0
Oct 20, 2004 EF0 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 27, 2000 EF0 95 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 143 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CASTLE 174,424 85 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 92 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 72 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 97 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 83 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 60 km
2017 PIER 36,626 68 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 74 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 76 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 81 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 100 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 95 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 78 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 63 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 61 km
2017 LION 18,576 96 km
2011 LION 17,671 92 km
2010 BULL 17,238 85 km
2017 SCHAEFFER 16,100 96 km
2024 HURRICANE 13,488 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Allensworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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