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Weather & Climate in Firebaugh, CA

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

Firebaugh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°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 10.8 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 146 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation146 ft (45 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density2,231/sq mi
Coordinates36.8537°N, 120.4537°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMerced County County
Nearest AirportMerced Yosemite Regional (MCE)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,068 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 115 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 107 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 70 km 9 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 140 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 90 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 110 km 7 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 100 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 92 km 7 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 72 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 107 km 6 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 104 km 8 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 103 km 5 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 103 km 7 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 97 km 10 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 100 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 117 km 6 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 126 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 135 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 106 km 4 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 120 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

76 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 84 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 86 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 59 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 80 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 82 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 53 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 31 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 3 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 53 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 75 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 34 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 79 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 81 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 66 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 75 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 93 km 2.5 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 38 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 37 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: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 129 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 95 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 153 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 164 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 179 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DETWILER (83,297 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 DETWILER 83,297 83 km
2007 LICK 47,424 96 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 97 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 92 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 77 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 54 km
2022 OAK 19,408 93 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 77 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 82 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 33 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 35 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 99 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 45 km
2006 RICO 11,807 92 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 92 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 87 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 77 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 40 km
2000 HUNTER 7,734 88 km
1985 PONOCHE 2 7,508 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
February 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Firebaugh has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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