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Weather & Climate in Cuyama, CA

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

Cuyama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°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 7.4 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 2,288 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,288 ft (697 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates34.9311°N, 119.6149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyVentura County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
81% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience33.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,911 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 127 km 18 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 120 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 126 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 144 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 108 km 9 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 124 km 10 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 130 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 104 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 51 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 113 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 52 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 70 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 110 km 11 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 107 km 16 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 103 km 14 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 118 km 1 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 104 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 105 km 13 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 139 km 11 km
Apr 27, 1997 11km SW of Valencia, California M4.9 108 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 94 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 58 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 25, 2019 EF0 84 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 89 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 63 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 85 km 1.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 29, 2006 EF0 83 km — 0
Jan 10, 2005 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 2, 2004 EF0 94 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 29, 2001 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 75 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1998 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 84 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 74 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 88 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 85 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 134 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 107 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 105 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 127 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 THOMAS 281,982 60 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 27 km
2006 DAY 159,713 69 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 53 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 76 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 38 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 90 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 85 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 49 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 72 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 44 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 39 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 93 km
2016 REY 33,323 40 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 100 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 61 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 98 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 74 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 81 km
1997 HOPPER 24,072 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Cuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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