Weather & Climate in Delhi, CA

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

Delhi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°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 10.5 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 118 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density	2,999/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4306°N, 120.7759°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Merced County County
Nearest Airport	Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,370 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	96 km	5 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	125 km	9 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	97 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	96 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	76 km	7 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	96 km	6 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	96 km	5 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	89 km	7 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	100 km	7 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	95 km	4 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	84 km	8 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	81 km	9 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	101 km	8 km
Mar 24, 1991	1 km NNE of Interlaken, California	M4.6	99 km	15 km
Sep 19, 2023	15 km SW of Westley, CA	M4.5	46 km	4 km
Jan 12, 2011	9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California	M4.5	97 km	8 km
Jan 20, 2015	27 km ENE of Greenfield, California	M4.4	112 km	9 km
Apr 4, 2023	1km NNW of Tres Pinos, CA	M4.4	85 km	10 km
Apr 7, 1990	3 km SSE of North Gate, California	M4.4	117 km	8 km
Apr 28, 1990	3 km SSE of North Gate, California	M4.4	117 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985	EF2	85 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 27, 1953	EF2	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2023	EF1	60 km	0.8 mi	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	73 km	0.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2015	EF1	12 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2006	EF1	31 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	25 km	1.3 mi	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	81 km	2.7 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	68 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 12, 1996	EF1	38 km	0.6 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	31 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1995	EF1	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	89 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1980	EF1	98 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	7 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	23 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 1, 1978	EF1	30 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 1967	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	37 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	121 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	107 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	135 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	103 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (155 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	155 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	159 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	166 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX	405,787	64 km
2013	RIM	257,084	89 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	88 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	59 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	94 km
1996	ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON)	58,161	100 km
1987	PAPER	49,296	78 km
1987	LARSON	49,250	81 km
2007	LICK	47,424	62 km
1987	HAMM	39,333	75 km
2006	CANYON	36,851	51 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	70 km
2022	OAK	19,408	81 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	88 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	92 km
1996	ROGGE	17,559	78 km
2003	ANNIE	17,383	47 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	63 km
2024	CORRAL	16,138	64 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
February	51°F (10°C)	2.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
December	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Delhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in December to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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