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Weather & Climate in Edwards AFB, CA

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

Edwards AFB enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,325 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,325 ft (709 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates34.9024°N, 117.9219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.4"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.83"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Very High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14,283 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 101 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 95 km 18 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 97 km 11 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 127 km 4 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 87 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 71 km 8 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 99 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 37 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 109 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 96 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 128 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 91 km 8 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 87 km 3 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 112 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 114 km 7 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 143 km 4 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 101 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 100 km 5 km
Jul 1, 1992 24km N of Yucca Valley, California M5.3 148 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1996 27km E of Coso Junction, California M5.3 133 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 94 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 76 km 9.0 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 70 km 3.5 mi 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 79 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 43 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 25, 1965 EF1 88 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 9, 2021 EF0 45 km 1.8 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 89 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 16, 2019 EF0 83 km 1.6 mi 0
May 7, 2017 EF0 59 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 18, 2013 EF0 57 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 27 km 13.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 21 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 4, 2005 EF0 100 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 63 km 1.0 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 1 117 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 95 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 67 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 64 km
2003 OLD 90,180 93 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 98 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 97 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 90 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 83 km
2016 SAND 41,561 69 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 64 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 80 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 85 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 75 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 76 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 55 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 63 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 89 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 80 km
1997 HOPPER 24,072 95 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 86 km
2002 CURVE 20,565 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Edwards AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in December to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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