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Weather & Climate in Greenacres, CA

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

Greenacres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°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 6.7 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 377 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density2,403/sq mi
Coordinates35.3832°N, 119.1184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
83% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,383 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 144 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 141 km 18 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 123 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 136 km 5 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 140 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 97 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 124 km 9 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 137 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 142 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 146 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 139 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 118 km 11 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 141 km 12 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 31 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 125 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 26 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 133 km 2 km
Jan 7, 1996 16km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.2 140 km 3 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 109 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 121 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 43 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 66 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 33 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 62 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 82 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 17 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 14 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 42 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 11 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 25 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1996 EF0 89 km 0.3 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 66 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1993 EF0 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 12, 1991 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 150 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 148 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 141 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ZACA (241,846 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 ZACA 241,846 91 km
2006 DAY 159,713 87 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 100 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 99 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 80 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 96 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 94 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 74 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 35 km
2017 PIER 36,626 90 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 72 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 100 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 93 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 67 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 61 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 38 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 44 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 70 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 71 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Greenacres has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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