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Weather & Climate in Fort Washington, CA

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

Fort Washington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°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 11.0 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 367 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,046/sq mi
Coordinates36.8793°N, 119.7613°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.36"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,932 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 130 km 8 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 143 km 11 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 111 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 117 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 122 km 11 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 116 km 5 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 132 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 124 km 8 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 114 km 4 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 121 km 10 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 111 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 112 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 122 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 115 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 126 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 131 km 6 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 108 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 131 km 8 km
Jun 12, 2007 14km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA M4.6 108 km 8 km
Nov 22, 1997 California-Nevada border region M4.5 112 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 64 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 57 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 10 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 65 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 18 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 84 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 32 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 64 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 79 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 63 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 65 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 38 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 37 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 13 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 32 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 29 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 21 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 106 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 122 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 140 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 69 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 78 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 84 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 92 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 81 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 96 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 84 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 64 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 92 km
2022 OAK 19,408 74 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 91 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 95 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 84 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 58 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 95 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 64 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 85 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 37 km
1986 DEER 10,963 73 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Fort Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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