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Weather & Climate in Delano, CA

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

Delano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 7.5 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 292 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²)
Population Density3,453/sq mi
Coordinates35.7664°N, 119.2642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 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

5,928 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 100 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 138 km 5 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 147 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 125 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 137 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 143 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 145 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1996 27km E of Coso Junction, California M5.3 149 km 0 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 75 km 12 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 144 km -2 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 70 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 128 km 2 km
Jan 7, 1996 16km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.2 146 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 72 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 114 km 11 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 144 km 4 km
Jul 6, 2019 19km E of Little Lake, CA M5.0 142 km 8 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 128 km -1 km
Sep 25, 1995 20km WNW of Searles Valley, California M4.9 149 km 9 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 110 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 78 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 87 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 67 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 94 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 95 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 100 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 26 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 85 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 67 km 0.2 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 81 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 80 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 57 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 38 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 27, 2008 EF0 63 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 20, 2004 EF0 80 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 18 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 50 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 1 148 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 107 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 81 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 85 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 64 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 99 km
2000 MANTER 76,158 99 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 96 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 87 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 54 km
2017 PIER 36,626 64 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 89 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 63 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 63 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 66 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 86 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 82 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 67 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 73 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 75 km
2017 LION 18,576 92 km
2011 LION 17,671 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Delano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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