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Weather & Climate in Bonadelle Ranchos, CA

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

Bonadelle Ranchos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°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 14.7 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 347 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation347 ft (106 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density653/sq mi
Coordinates36.9688°N, 119.8928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.97"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,437 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 135 km 8 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 139 km 11 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 114 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 113 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 142 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 125 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 140 km 7 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 117 km 4 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 119 km 5 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 128 km 8 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 123 km 7 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 123 km 10 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 112 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 113 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 125 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 117 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 135 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 136 km 6 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 112 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 122 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 65 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 69 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 21 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 69 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 33 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 69 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 21 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 53 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 64 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 71 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 38 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 79 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 51 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 51 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 27 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 46 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 99 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 78 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 106 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 120 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 138 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 72 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 91 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 75 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 68 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 85 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 93 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 72 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 67 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 90 km
2022 OAK 19,408 64 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 82 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 84 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 79 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 60 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 94 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 58 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 96 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 96 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 41 km
1986 DEER 10,963 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Bonadelle Ranchos has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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