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Weather & Climate in Coalinga, CA

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

Coalinga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. 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 8.2 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 650 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density2,582/sq mi
Coordinates36.1331°N, 120.3390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,650 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 35 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 148 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 50 km 9 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 97 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 122 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 25 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 141 km 7 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 146 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 27 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 147 km 6 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 141 km 5 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 93 km 7 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 24 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 109 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 25 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 37 km 6 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 111 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 146 km 4 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 91 km 8 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 80 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 63 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 88 km 0.5 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 91 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 83 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 43 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 83 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 77 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 81 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 90 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 79 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 79 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 32 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 95 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 22, 2016 EF0 89 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 88 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 94 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 112 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FIFTY-EIGHT (94,704 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 90 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 95 km
2008 BASIN COMPLEX (INDIANS) 59,095 93 km
1994 41 48,441 88 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 20 km
2016 CHIMNEY 46,950 80 km
1985 CHERRY 41,654 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 39,070 82 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 20 km
1996 WILD 24,439 96 km
1984 UNNAMED 23,122 84 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 50 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 31 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 35 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,243 83 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 22 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 92 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 56 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 87 km
2006 RICO 11,807 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Coalinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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