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Weather & Climate in Avenal, CA

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

Avenal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°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 8.2 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 1,104 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,104 ft (336 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.3 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates36.0311°N, 120.1162°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 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

3,999 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 33 km 8 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 73 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 138 km 12 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 113 km 9 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 134 km 21 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 145 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 36 km 11 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 116 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 34 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 38 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 86 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 35 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 33 km 6 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 131 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 114 km 8 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 137 km 12 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 140 km 9 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 93 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 148 km 8 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 34 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 53 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 90 km 0.5 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 100 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 99 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 37 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 71 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 75 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 90 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 75 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 56 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 79 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 22 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 85 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 93 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 89 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 68 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 75 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 17, 2012 EF0 69 km 0.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 148 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 110 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FIFTY-EIGHT (94,704 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 80 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 90 km
1994 41 48,441 88 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 18 km
2016 CHIMNEY 46,950 92 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 97 km
1985 CHERRY 41,654 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 39,070 100 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 42 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 33 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 8 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 57 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 45 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 76 km
2006 RICO 11,807 52 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 26 km
1992 UNNAMED 10,235 100 km
1989 CHISPA 9,869 76 km
1996 HWY 41 9,537 66 km
1997 UNNAMED 9,396 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Avenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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