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Weather & Climate in Dustin Acres, CA

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

Dustin Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°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 6.0 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 333 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation333 ft (101 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates35.2159°N, 119.3750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 135 km 18 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 112 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 132 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 119 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 117 km 9 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 137 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 112 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 28 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 120 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 26 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 91 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 116 km 11 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 114 km 16 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 125 km 1 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 111 km 14 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 71 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 112 km 13 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 131 km 11 km
Apr 27, 1997 11km SW of Valencia, California M4.9 114 km 15 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 126 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 14 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 90 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 57 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 48 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 100 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 13 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 51 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 38 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 53 km 2.0 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 88 km 2.5 mi 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1993 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 70 km 0.2 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 1 123 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 148 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 135 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 123 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 135 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 159 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 84 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 63 km
2006 DAY 159,713 76 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 79 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 84 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 67 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 94 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 67 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 92 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 16 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 76 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 98 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 99 km
2016 REY 33,323 77 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 95 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 88 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 97 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 91 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 64 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Dustin Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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