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Weather & Climate in Edmundson Acres, CA

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

Edmundson Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°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 6.7 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 478 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,786/sq mi
Coordinates35.2273°N, 118.8233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
83% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

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

8,151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 126 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 116 km 18 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 131 km 11 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 110 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 131 km 8 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 123 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 69 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 101 km 9 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 134 km 8 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 123 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 128 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 128 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 122 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1996 27km E of Coso Junction, California M5.3 142 km 0 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 115 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 95 km 11 km
Mar 6, 1998 28km E of Coso Junction, California M5.2 142 km 0 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 28 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 101 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 27 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 96 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 12 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 92 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 41 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 71 km 13.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 19 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF0 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 73 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 23 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 22 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1995 EF0 82 km 2.0 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 88 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 25 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 94 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 20, 1952 EF0 96 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: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 134 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 116 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 134 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 96 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 97 km
2006 DAY 159,713 69 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 93 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 99 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 85 km
2000 MANTER 76,158 97 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 83 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 58 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 95 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 62 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 86 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 80 km
2017 PIER 36,626 100 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 53 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 71 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 65 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 67 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 57 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Edmundson Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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