Weather & Climate in Centerville CDP (Fresno County), CA

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

Centerville CDP (Fresno County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 19% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 396 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation396 ft (121 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates36.7361°N, 119.4960°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median67.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %19.4%
Unhealthy Days79

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

5,270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 129 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 140 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 107 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 130 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 125 km 11 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 113 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 111 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 126 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 125 km 10 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 111 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 133 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 112 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 M4.8 114 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 110 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 129 km 6 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 105 km 5 km
Jun 23, 2020 17km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M4.7 139 km 2 km
Jun 12, 2007 14km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA M4.6 105 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 19km SE of Lone Pine, CA M4.6 143 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 70 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 45 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 63 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 13 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 60 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 89 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 60 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 81 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 43 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 25 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 22 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 20 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 22 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 95 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 30 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 59 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 74 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 80 km 0.2 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 - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 108 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 113 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 126 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 146 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 185 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 69 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 100 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 56 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 64 km
2017 PIER 36,626 98 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 65 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 95 km
2022 OAK 19,408 95 km
2011 LION 17,671 99 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 63 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 99 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 79 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 65 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 42 km
1986 DEER 10,963 52 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 75 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 72 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 69 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 94 km
2021 WALKERS 9,011 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Centerville CDP (Fresno County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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