Weather & Climate in Camarillo, CA

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

Camarillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°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 12.0 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 161 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	161 ft (49 m)
Area	19.5 sq mi (50.6 km²)
Population Density	3,568/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2218°N, 119.0322°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Ventura County County
Nearest Airport	Bob Hope (BUR) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"

68% below US avg

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.8 / 100
Community Resilience	33.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,739 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	46 km	18 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	50 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	96 km	8 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	141 km	10 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	33 km	9 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	123 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2018	31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA	M5.3	79 km	10 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	51 km	12 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	35 km	11 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	99 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	41 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	103 km	21 km
Mar 29, 2014	2km NW of Brea, CA	M5.1	108 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2023	7 km SE of Ojai, CA	M5.1	25 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1994	10km SSW of Valencia, California	M5.1	42 km	11 km
Apr 26, 1997	12km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	37 km	16 km
Jan 19, 1994	8km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	34 km	14 km
Jan 29, 1994	6km NNE of Chatsworth, California	M5.1	43 km	1 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	135 km	3 km
Jun 26, 1995	11km SW of Valencia, California	M5.0	39 km	13 km

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

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 47 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	67 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	91 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	54 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	77 km	10.3 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	93 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	71 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF1	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	61 km	0.1 mi	0
May 8, 1977	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 3, 1977	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 9, 1964	EF1	65 km	1.0 mi	0
May 14, 1962	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 18, 1955	EF1	70 km	3.0 mi	0
May 4, 2023	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 2023	EF0	84 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 21, 2023	EF0	51 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	80 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	42 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	46 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	87 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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	36 km
2007	ZACA	241,846	78 km
2009	STATION	165,368	83 km
2006	DAY	159,713	44 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	44 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	25 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	22 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	33 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	24 km
2016	SAND	41,561	65 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	63 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	13 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	43 km
2016	REY	33,323	75 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	72 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	67 km
1993	STECKEL	26,202	21 km
2005	TOPANGA	24,133	31 km
1997	HOPPER	24,072	35 km
2013	SPRINGS	24,042	10 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in
February	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
March	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
September	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
October	65°F (19°C)	0.3 in
November	60°F (15°C)	1.8 in
December	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in	Coldest

Camarillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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