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Weather & Climate in Dos Palos, CA

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

Dos Palos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°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 8.0 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 112 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density4,264/sq mi
Coordinates36.9854°N, 120.6338°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMerced County County
Nearest AirportMerced Yosemite Regional (MCE)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 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

4,903 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 132 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 91 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 78 km 9 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 145 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 93 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 78 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 115 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 74 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 120 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 91 km 6 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 66 km 7 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 86 km 7 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 88 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 111 km 10 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 116 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 134 km 6 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 90 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 105 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 135 km 9 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 100 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 77 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 97 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 63 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 81 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 40 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 46 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 19 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 89 km 0.6 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 96 km 0.8 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 42 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 85 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 52 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 74 km 2.5 mi 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 81 km 1.5 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 16 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 111 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 110 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 159 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 169 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 181 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 95 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 78 km
2020 RIVER 51,582 100 km
2007 LICK 47,424 75 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 76 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 88 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 92 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 68 km
2022 OAK 19,408 92 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 91 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 61 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 22 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 46 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 38 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 82 km
2001 CREEK 9,793 95 km
1992 MOCCASIN 9,565 99 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 55 km
2000 HUNTER 7,734 81 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
February 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Dos Palos has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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