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Weather & Climate in East Orosi, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Orosi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.6 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 392 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5481°N, 119.2599°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Fresno County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,487 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake | M6.0 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 24 km NE of San Lucas, California | M5.3 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 126 km | -2 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 25km SSW of Bodfish, California | M5.0 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.0 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M5.0 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M4.9 | 137 km | -1 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 3 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 13 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6km SSW of Wasco, CA | M4.9 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 17km NE of Olancha, CA | M4.9 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1993 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.8 | 129 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF2 | 90 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1980 | EF2 | 44 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1962 | EF2 | 56 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF1 | 78 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2002 | EF1 | 88 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 28 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1986 | EF1 | 35 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1982 | EF1 | 32 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1980 | EF1 | 48 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 1, 1964 | EF1 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1962 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1957 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2019 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | EF0 | 7 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 87 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 122 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 141 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 163 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CREEK | 381,441 | 86 km |
| 2020 | CASTLE | 174,424 | 71 km |
| 2002 | MCNALLY | 146,540 | 94 km |
| 2015 | ROUGH | 146,369 | 48 km |
| 2021 | WINDY | 97,831 | 87 km |
| 2021 | KNP COMPLEX | 89,960 | 41 km |
| 2017 | PIER | 36,626 | 69 km |
| 2007 | INYO COMPLEX (OAK) | 28,447 | 94 km |
| 2013 | ASPEN | 23,564 | 83 km |
| 1996 | SKYLINE | 21,694 | 93 km |
| 2017 | LION | 18,576 | 76 km |
| 2011 | LION | 17,671 | 70 km |
| 2017 | SCHAEFFER | 16,100 | 95 km |
| 2014 | FRENCH | 14,534 | 83 km |
| 2008 | TEHIPITE | 12,205 | 59 km |
| 1989 | POWERHOUSE | 11,532 | 66 km |
| 1986 | DEER | 10,963 | 46 km |
| 2019 | TABOOSE | 10,401 | 97 km |
| 2005 | COMB COMPLEX | 10,211 | 62 km |
| 2010 | SHEEP COMPLEX | 9,614 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
East Orosi has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").