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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.6 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 396 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	396 ft (121 m)
Area	8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7361°N, 119.4960°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Fresno County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"

25% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.3 / 100
Community Resilience	16.6 / 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	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
June	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
July	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
September	76°F (24°C)	0.4 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in

Centerville CDP (Fresno County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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