Weather & Climate in Cherryland, CA

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

Cherryland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 / among the cleanest air in the country. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 63 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density12,248/sq mi
Coordinates37.6792°N, 122.1038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Mateo County County
Nearest AirportMetro Oakland International (OAK)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.20"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,050 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 62 km 11 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 92 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 88 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 118 km 9 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 93 km 7 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 144 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 92 km 6 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 82 km 9 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 98 km 5 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 91 km 7 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 125 km 7 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 141 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 49 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 93 km 4 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 55 km 9 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 142 km 1 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 147 km 8 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 57 km 8 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 86 km 15 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 140 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 35 km 0.6 mi 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 34 km 5.7 mi 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 70 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 40 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 97 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 28 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 84 km 0.5 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 33 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 23, 1996 EF1 96 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 100 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 30 km 0.3 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 23 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 8, 2022 EF0 100 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 81 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 27, 2016 EF0 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 2012 EF0 92 km 1.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 4.5 m 30 2 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 74 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m - 26 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m - 35 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 57 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 60 km
2017 NUNS 56,883 82 km
2017 ATLAS 51,664 77 km
2007 LICK 47,424 78 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 76 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 84 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 91 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 57 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 55 km
1995 VISION 11,931 78 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 62 km
2015 WRAGG 8,455 89 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 67 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 69 km
2014 MONTICELLO 6,984 96 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 56 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 48 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 68 km
2016 COLD 6,289 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Cherryland has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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