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Weather & Climate in Fruitdale, CA

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

Fruitdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 71°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 16.1 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 153 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation153 ft (47 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density4,456/sq mi
Coordinates37.3117°N, 121.9358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Clara County County
Nearest AirportNorman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 106 km 11 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 49 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 147 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 75 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 45 km 7 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 53 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 49 km 6 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 49 km 7 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 126 km 9 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 102 km 7 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 55 km 5 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 146 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 50 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 20 km 8 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 23 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 105 km 8 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 94 km 8 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 43 km 15 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 58 km 4 km
Aug 3, 2006 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California M4.5 130 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

53 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 11 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 18 km 5.7 mi 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 31 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 69 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 57 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 40 km 0.5 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 18 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 85 km 7.0 mi 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 19 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 97 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 50 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 40 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 46 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 31 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m — 38 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m — 66 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 13 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 198 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 44 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 31 km
2020 RIVER 51,582 97 km
2007 LICK 47,424 46 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 53 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 62 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 55 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 50 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 18 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 36 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 59 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 56 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 51 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 49 km
2006 MIDWAY 6,243 54 km
2020 CREWS 5,802 54 km
2003 DEVIL 4,975 38 km
2003 JUMP 4,817 38 km
2016 LOMA 4,380 24 km
2008 SUMMIT 3,642 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Coldest

Fruitdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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