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Weather & Climate in Buttonwillow, CA

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

Buttonwillow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°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 6.0 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 295 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates35.4092°N, 119.4407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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

3,772 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 95 km 8 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 127 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 138 km 9 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 133 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 46 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 141 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 42 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 114 km 5 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 135 km 16 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 137 km 11 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 132 km 14 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 146 km 1 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 74 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 133 km 13 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 113 km 11 km
Apr 27, 1997 11km SW of Valencia, California M4.9 136 km 15 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 108 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 118 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 16 km 22 km
Jan 17, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M4.9 137 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 63 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 33 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 79 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 20 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 43 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 29 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 40 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 54 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1996 EF0 85 km 0.3 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 70 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1993 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 12, 1991 EF0 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 83 km 0.2 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 1 141 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 138 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 120 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ZACA (241,846 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 ZACA 241,846 82 km
2006 DAY 159,713 98 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 98 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 78 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 75 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 98 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 69 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 99 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 11 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 89 km
2016 REY 33,323 95 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 92 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 89 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 85 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 67 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 70 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 97 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 94 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 68 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Buttonwillow has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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