Weather & Climate in Elverta, CA

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

Elverta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°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 19.2 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 58 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	58 ft (18 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	481/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7185°N, 121.4455°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Sacramento County County
Nearest Airport	Sacramento International (SMF) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.4 / 100
Community Resilience	57.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,433 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	94 km	11 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	141 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	135 km	14 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	92 km	9 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	113 km	7 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	136 km	1 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	134 km	-2 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	119 km	4 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	115 km	1 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	128 km	10 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	141 km	8 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	128 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	115 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	119 km	2 km
Sep 19, 2023	15 km SW of Westley, CA	M4.5	143 km	4 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	107 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2024	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	120 km	4 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	118 km	3 km
Apr 24, 2007	7 km WSW of Cobb, California	M4.5	118 km	2 km
Jun 3, 2023	2km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	116 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

78 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	99 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	90 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 1978	EF2	2 km	1.9 mi	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	93 km	0.4 mi	0
Dec 24, 2015	EF1	29 km	6.2 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	41 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	41 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	48 km	4.0 mi	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	94 km	1.6 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	24 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	66 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 22, 1983	EF1	8 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	77 km	2.3 mi	0
May 31, 1967	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 14, 2023	EF0	52 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 8, 2022	EF0	45 km	0.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	127 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	146 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (118 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	118 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HENNESSEY (314,241 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	74 km
2014	KING	99,070	82 km
2015	ROCKY	96,125	90 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	62 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	75 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	90 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	98 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	79 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	72 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	77 km
1988	49R	36,673	62 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	65 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	88 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	89 km
2008	AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT)	20,709	91 km
2012	SIXTEEN COMPLEX	18,191	81 km
2001	STAR	16,846	93 km
2017	CASCADE	16,155	72 km
2006	ZAM ASSIST	14,404	40 km
2008	WALKER	12,441	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in
November	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in	Coldest

Elverta has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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