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Weather & Climate in Guadalupe, CA

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

Guadalupe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 13.3 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 85 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density6,429/sq mi
Coordinates34.9649°N, 120.5731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Barbara County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.2 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,500 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 97 km 8 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 149 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 135 km 12 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 117 km 9 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 135 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 141 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 110 km 11 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 106 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 114 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 127 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 110 km 11 km
May 29, 2013 6km W of Isla Vista, CA M4.8 86 km 7 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 96 km 6 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 149 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 134 km 12 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 126 km 9 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 97 km 4 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 108 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 110 km 11 km
Aug 8, 2024 22 km NW of Grapevine, CA M4.4 138 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 18 km 0.7 mi 0
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 43 km 4.9 mi 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 29, 2006 EF0 39 km — 0
Feb 2, 2004 EF0 16 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 29, 2001 EF0 13 km 0.1 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF0 36 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 29, 1991 EF0 45 km 0.1 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 1 105 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 25 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 28 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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 89 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 48 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 50 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 36 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 46 km
1994 41 48,441 49 km
2016 CHIMNEY 46,950 97 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 62 km
2016 REY 33,323 88 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 26 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 97 km
2017 WHITTIER CA-LBOR-001770 18,510 74 km
2021 ALISAL 17,677 67 km
1999 SPANISH 14,518 54 km
2006 PERKINS 14,342 81 km
2024 HURRICANE 13,488 87 km
2016 CANYON 12,749 41 km
1989 CHISPA 9,869 54 km
1996 HWY 41 9,537 96 km
1997 UNNAMED 9,396 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Guadalupe has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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