Weather & Climate in Fort Hunter Liggett, CA

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

Fort Hunter Liggett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 29.3 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 1,016 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,016 ft (310 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density	373/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9923°N, 121.2349°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Monterey County County
Nearest Airport	Monterey Regional (MRY) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	54.8 / 100
Community Resilience	24.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,829 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	81 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	111 km	5 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	49 km	9 km
Sep 17, 1991	22 km NW of San Simeon, California	M5.2	22 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	115 km	7 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	87 km	9 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	66 km	11 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	116 km	7 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	70 km	8 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	105 km	5 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	113 km	7 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	68 km	7 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	111 km	6 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	63 km	10 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	67 km	11 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	82 km	6 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	110 km	4 km
Feb 4, 1991	33 km SE of Big Sur, California	M4.7	30 km	9 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	66 km	8 km
Mar 24, 1991	1 km NNE of Interlaken, California	M4.6	117 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 7, 2024	EF1	86 km	4.9 mi	0
Dec 6, 1992	EF1	87 km	7.0 mi	0
Dec 6, 1992	EF1	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 2016	EF0	35 km	0.2 mi	0
May 5, 1998	EF0	94 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 11, 1992	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1987	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1927	S. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.8 m	—	138 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	130 km
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	101 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	66 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	147 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BASIN COMPLEX (164,537 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BASIN COMPLEX	164,537	39 km
2016	SOBERANES	131,921	56 km
2020	DOLAN	124,382	23 km
2008	BASIN COMPLEX (INDIANS)	59,095	21 km
1985	GORDA-RAT	52,474	22 km
2020	RIVER	51,582	63 km
1994	41	48,441	83 km
2017	GARZA	48,404	84 km
2016	CHIMNEY	46,950	32 km
1999	KIRK COMPLEX (HARE)	43,054	22 km
1985	CHERRY	41,654	10 km
2005	UNNAMED	39,070	7 km
1999	KIRK COMPLEX (FIVE)	36,162	47 km
2020	MINERAL	29,901	64 km
1996	WILD	24,439	14 km
1984	UNNAMED	23,122	7 km
1985	LOSGATOSIV	20,357	73 km
1996	UNNAMED	19,243	5 km
2024	BOONE	17,701	62 km
2008	CHALK	15,420	21 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
February	49°F (9°C)	4.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
April	53°F (11°C)	1.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in
July	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.0 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in	Coldest

Fort Hunter Liggett has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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