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Weather & Climate in Darwin, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darwin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°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 6.2 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 4,845 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,845 ft (1,477 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2688°N, 117.5890°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 123 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7,360 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 63 km | 11 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada | M5.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California | M5.8 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA | M5.5 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.4 | 41 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | M5.4 | 57 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 17km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 27km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.3 | 22 km | 0 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.2 | 23 km | 0 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 28 km | -2 km |
| Jan 7, 1996 | 16km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.2 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 38 km | 2 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 30km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.0 | 22 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 19, 1962 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | EF0 | 73 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | EF0 | 95 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2004 | EF0 | 79 km | — | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1991 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 66 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 84 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CASTLE | 174,424 | 88 km |
| 2002 | MCNALLY | 146,540 | 76 km |
| 2021 | WINDY | 97,831 | 97 km |
| 2000 | MANTER | 76,158 | 65 km |
| 2020 | COLES FLAT | 41,143 | 22 km |
| 2007 | INYO COMPLEX (OAK) | 28,447 | 89 km |
| 1990 | STORMY | 23,157 | 99 km |
| 2017 | LION | 18,576 | 79 km |
| 2011 | LION | 17,671 | 85 km |
| 2010 | BULL | 17,238 | 93 km |
| 2017 | SCHAEFFER | 16,100 | 72 km |
| 2008 | CLOVER | 14,778 | 47 km |
| 1987 | FAY | 10,177 | 84 km |
| 2005 | CHINA LAKE | 10,165 | 39 km |
| 2020 | JUNCTION RANCH | 9,337 | 30 km |
| 2006 | CALICO | 9,274 | 99 km |
| 2020 | RATTLESNAKE | 9,090 | 77 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 9,044 | 29 km |
| 2021 | WALKERS | 9,011 | 86 km |
| 1985 | ONION | 8,583 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in |
Darwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.2").