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Weather & Climate in Hanford, CA

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

Hanford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°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 8.5 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 236 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density3,312/sq mi
Coordinates36.3277°N, 119.6546°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

4,254 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 85 km 8 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 108 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 145 km 12 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 140 km 21 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 140 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 87 km 11 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 86 km 8 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 142 km 7 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 88 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 91 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 87 km 11 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 148 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 85 km 6 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 139 km 8 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 144 km 12 km
Jan 25, 2003 20km NE of Arvin, CA M4.5 144 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 144 km 4 km
May 6, 1997 16km SSE of Bodfish, California M4.5 147 km 5 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 86 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 87 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 6 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 54 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 58 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 79 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 95 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 25 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 19 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 25 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 27 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 50 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 30 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 51 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 85 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 33 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 81 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 94 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 40 km 1.2 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 — — 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 120 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 155 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 173 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 194 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 97 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 90 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 81 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 71 km
2017 PIER 36,626 88 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 83 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 76 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 50 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 83 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 85 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 91 km
2006 RICO 11,807 98 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 89 km
1986 DEER 10,963 88 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 73 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 98 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 78 km
2021 WALKERS 9,011 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,742 82 km
2015 CABIN 7,224 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Hanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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