Weather & Climate in Clovis, CA

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

Clovis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 328 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	384 ft (117 m)
Area	23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²)
Population Density	4,673/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8290°N, 119.6849°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Fresno County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

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

5,861 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	128 km	8 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	146 km	11 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	110 km	3 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	120 km	9 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	122 km	11 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	138 km	7 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	123 km	8 km
Jun 9, 1998	8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	116 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1998	8 km W of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	113 km	4 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	111 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	121 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2016	6km SSW of Wasco, CA	M4.9	146 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	122 km	11 km
Dec 31, 1997	9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.8	115 km	4 km
Feb 16, 2016	8 km S of Wilkerson, California	M4.8	121 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	107 km	5 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	136 km	8 km
Jun 12, 2007	14km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA	M4.6	107 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020	EF2	66 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	51 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1962	EF2	11 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 2020	EF1	64 km	1.1 mi	0
Jan 17, 2019	EF1	11 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	93 km	1.3 mi	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	40 km	2.7 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	71 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	60 km	0.8 mi	0
Jan 14, 1995	EF1	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	31 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	29 km	5.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1980	EF1	7 km	1.7 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	26 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1957	EF1	19 km	0.1 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	—	—	118 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (106 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	106 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	123 km
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	133 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	143 km
Ubehebe Craters	Maar(s)	752 m (2,467 ft)	-150	200 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
2015	ROUGH	146,369	71 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	90 km
2021	KNP COMPLEX	89,960	84 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	89 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	91 km
2013	ASPEN	23,564	64 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	98 km
1985	LOSGATOSIV	20,357	95 km
2022	OAK	19,408	81 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	97 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	89 km
2014	FRENCH	14,534	59 km
2018	LIONS	14,252	96 km
2017	RAILROAD	12,765	68 km
2008	TEHIPITE	12,205	79 km
1989	POWERHOUSE	11,532	37 km
1986	DEER	10,963	67 km
2005	COMB COMPLEX	10,211	91 km
2021	RIVER	10,183	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
February	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
March	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
June	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
July	87°F (31°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in
September	75°F (24°C)	0.3 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in	Coldest

Clovis has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 46°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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