Weather & Climate in Callender, CA

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

Callender enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 17.9 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 139 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	139 ft (42 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	1,207/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0480°N, 120.5759°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Luis Obispo County County
Nearest Airport	San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.8 / 100
Community Resilience	93.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,551 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	88 km	8 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	143 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	135 km	12 km
Sep 17, 1991	22 km NW of San Simeon, California	M5.2	109 km	9 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	134 km	21 km
Aug 20, 2023	7 km SE of Ojai, CA	M5.1	145 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	101 km	11 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	97 km	8 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	105 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2016	6km SSW of Wasco, CA	M4.9	122 km	22 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	101 km	11 km
May 29, 2013	6km W of Isla Vista, CA	M4.8	93 km	7 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	87 km	6 km
Feb 4, 1991	33 km SE of Big Sur, California	M4.7	142 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	25 km SW of Lamont, CA	M4.6	133 km	12 km
Apr 16, 2005	20km ESE of Maricopa, CA	M4.6	126 km	9 km
Mar 17, 2004	9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California	M4.5	88 km	4 km
May 16, 2005	5 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.5	98 km	9 km
Aug 6, 2012	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.5	101 km	11 km
Aug 8, 2024	22 km NW of Grapevine, CA	M4.4	137 km	12 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024	EF1	9 km	0.7 mi	0
Feb 7, 2024	EF1	35 km	4.9 mi	0
Jan 3, 1977	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 2006	EF0	48 km	—	0
Feb 2, 2004	EF0	8 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 29, 2001	EF0	17 km	0.1 mi	0
May 5, 1998	EF0	27 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 29, 1991	EF0	53 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	113 km
1927	S. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.8 m	—	32 km
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	20 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	106 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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	92 km
1996	FIFTY-EIGHT	94,704	40 km
2009	LA BREA	84,213	52 km
1985	LAS PILITAS	75,841	27 km
1997	LOGAN	49,627	44 km
1994	41	48,441	40 km
2016	CHIMNEY	46,950	89 km
1993	MARRE	44,309	67 km
2016	REY	33,323	93 km
2017	ALAMO	29,256	28 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	89 km
2017	WHITTIER CA-LBOR-001770	18,510	81 km
2021	ALISAL	17,677	75 km
1999	SPANISH	14,518	54 km
2006	PERKINS	14,342	83 km
2024	HURRICANE	13,488	85 km
2016	CANYON	12,749	50 km
1989	CHISPA	9,869	45 km
1996	HWY 41	9,537	87 km
1997	UNNAMED	9,396	87 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
February	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in
March	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
June	62°F (16°C)	0.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
October	62°F (16°C)	0.8 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
December	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in	Coldest

Callender has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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