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Weather & Climate in Fremont, CA

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

Fremont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area78.1 sq mi (202.3 km²)
Population Density2,926/sq mi
Coordinates37.4945°N, 121.9412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAlameda County County
Nearest AirportNorman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.5 / 100
Community Resilience91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,122 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 87 km 11 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 67 km 5 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 93 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 64 km 7 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 68 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 68 km 6 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 107 km 9 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 119 km 7 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 74 km 5 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 66 km 7 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 150 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 68 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 25 km 8 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 31 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 122 km 8 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 62 km 15 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 80 km 8 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 57 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 90 km 8 km
Aug 3, 2006 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California M4.5 112 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 10 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 16 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 21 km 5.7 mi 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 50 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 100 km 3.0 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 49 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 46 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 60 km 0.5 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 20 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 100 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 6 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 99 km 2.5 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 91 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 39 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 60 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 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 27 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 51 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m - 32 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m - 54 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 39 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 46 km
2007 LICK 47,424 55 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 55 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 68 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 45 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 41 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 39 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 52 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 54 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 45 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 38 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 48 km
2006 MIDWAY 6,243 42 km
2020 CREWS 5,802 68 km
2003 DEVIL 4,975 33 km
2020 WOODWARD 4,952 98 km
2003 JUMP 4,817 39 km
2016 LOMA 4,380 44 km
2008 WILD 4,100 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in

Fremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 50°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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