Weather & Climate in Arvin, CA

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

Arvin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 21% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 415 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation415 ft (126 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density4,041/sq mi
Coordinates35.1944°N, 118.8306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median72.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %20.8%
Unhealthy Days94

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8,140 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 129 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 112 km 18 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 133 km 11 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 107 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 128 km 8 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 125 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 69 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 97 km 9 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 135 km 8 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 126 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 131 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 130 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 124 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1996 27km E of Coso Junction, California M5.3 145 km 0 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 112 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 92 km 11 km
Mar 6, 1998 28km E of Coso Junction, California M5.2 145 km 0 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 26 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 97 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 25 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 99 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 15 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 69 km 13.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 21 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 75 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 25 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 25 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1995 EF0 82 km 2.0 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 91 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 23 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 20, 1952 EF0 93 km 0.1 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 1 148 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 131 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 112 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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 92 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 94 km
2006 DAY 159,713 66 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 90 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 96 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 89 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 80 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 61 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 92 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 62 km
2016 SAND 41,561 100 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 83 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 76 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 56 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 68 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 62 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 70 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 61 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 25 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Arvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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