Weather & Climate in Fulton, CA

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

Fulton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 130 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	130 ft (40 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density	327/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4937°N, 122.7734°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Sonoma County County
Nearest Airport	Metro Oakland International (OAK) 61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.8 / 100
Community Resilience	66.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very 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	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

4,101 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	51 km	11 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	93 km	14 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	34 km	9 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	21 km	7 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	112 km	5 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	36 km	4 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	39 km	1 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	66 km	8 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	33 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	38 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	36 km	2 km
Sep 25, 2012	3 km N of Talmage, California	M4.5	82 km	11 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	22 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2024	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	36 km	4 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	41 km	3 km
Apr 24, 2007	7 km WSW of Cobb, California	M4.5	34 km	2 km
Jun 3, 2023	2km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	33 km	4 km
Mar 14, 2013	5 km W of Cobb, California	M4.4	35 km	1 km
Mar 1, 2011	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.4	36 km	2 km
Apr 12, 2023	7km WNW of Cobb, CA	M4.4	38 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 1958	EF2	30 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 2011	EF1	7 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 2005	EF1	99 km	3.0 mi	0
Jan 27, 2005	EF1	33 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	8 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 23, 1996	EF1	30 km	6.0 mi	0
Feb 22, 1996	EF1	7 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	15 km	7.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	8 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	12 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 27, 1983	EF1	8 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 1964	EF1	5 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 17, 1959	EF1	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 28, 2019	EF0	90 km	1.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2016	EF0	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 28, 2014	EF0	94 km	0.7 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 7, 2011	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF0	90 km	1.1 mi	0
Mar 21, 2011	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

3 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	106 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	118 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	91 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (53 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	53 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANCH (427,048 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RANCH	427,048	86 km
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	45 km
2015	ROCKY	96,125	54 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	58 km
1996	FORK	83,209	79 km
2019	KINCADE	77,780	20 km
2015	VALLEY	77,507	36 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	21 km
2017	NUNS	56,883	29 km
2020	WALLBRIDGE	55,194	25 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	49 km
2018	RIVER	48,920	66 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	52 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	52 km
2017	TUBBS	36,981	12 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	60 km
2012	MILL	29,924	93 km
2017	POCKET	18,691	32 km
2012	SIXTEEN COMPLEX	18,191	70 km
1987	FOUTS	16,892	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	6.3 in
March	53°F (12°C)	5.0 in
April	56°F (14°C)	1.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	67°F (19°C)	0.5 in
October	62°F (16°C)	2.0 in
November	53°F (12°C)	5.0 in
December	47°F (9°C)	5.3 in	Coldest

Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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