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Weather & Climate in Goshen, CA

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

Goshen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°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 10.3 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 278 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation278 ft (85 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,736/sq mi
Coordinates36.3493°N, 119.4206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,985 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 104 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 130 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 142 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 129 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 141 km 12 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 140 km -2 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 137 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 144 km 2 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 129 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 140 km 4 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 107 km 11 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 143 km -1 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 146 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 105 km 8 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 149 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 149 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 108 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 90 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 150 km 5 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 139 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 25 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 61 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 56 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 90 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 46 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 3 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 30 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 30 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 54 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 36 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 82 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 94 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 54 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 97 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 22 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 37 km 0.3 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 — — 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 99 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 147 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 165 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 187 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CASTLE 174,424 77 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 97 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 74 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 84 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 61 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 90 km
2017 PIER 36,626 69 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 98 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 90 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 68 km
2017 LION 18,576 85 km
2011 LION 17,671 79 km
2017 SCHAEFFER 16,100 99 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 85 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 85 km
1986 DEER 10,963 72 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 93 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 86 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 79 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Goshen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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