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Weather & Climate in Alpaugh, CA

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

Alpaugh 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 200 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

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density2,031/sq mi
Coordinates35.8890°N, 119.4858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
63 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

3,934 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 80 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 149 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 149 km 10 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 132 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 94 km 12 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 89 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 146 km 2 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 96 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 92 km 11 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 145 km -1 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 88 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 95 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 40 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 91 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 78 km 6 km
Jun 23, 2020 17km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M4.7 148 km 2 km
Jul 18, 2019 9km NE of Coso Junction, CA M4.6 146 km 2 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 93 km 12 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 100 km 9 km
Jan 25, 2003 20km NE of Arvin, CA M4.5 99 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 57 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 63 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 51 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 75 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 77 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 81 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 3 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 95 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 91 km 0.2 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 57 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 70 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 87 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 53 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 30 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 68 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 18, 2010 EF0 99 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 27, 2008 EF0 50 km 2.0 mi 0
May 9, 2005 EF0 84 km — 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 1 138 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 117 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 198 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 91 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 100 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 80 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 96 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 98 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 74 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 64 km
2017 PIER 36,626 75 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 83 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 86 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 90 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 87 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 56 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 52 km
2011 LION 17,671 97 km
2010 BULL 17,238 94 km
2024 HURRICANE 13,488 79 km
2010 CANYON 11,064 93 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 85 km
1997 CHOCKTAW 10,234 73 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

Alpaugh 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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