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Weather & Climate in Hickman, CA

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

Hickman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°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 12.4 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 170 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation170 ft (52 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density2,140/sq mi
Coordinates37.6193°N, 120.7512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMerced County County
Nearest AirportMerced Yosemite Regional (MCE)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,603 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 148 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 111 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 146 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 115 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 111 km 7 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 148 km 7 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 92 km 7 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 112 km 5 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 104 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 111 km 6 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 120 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 110 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 90 km 8 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 89 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 121 km 8 km
Jul 8, 2021 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA M4.6 143 km 2 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 113 km 15 km
Jul 9, 2021 30km SE of Markleeville, CA M4.6 145 km 4 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 52 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 115 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 22 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 11, 2023 EF1 40 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 52 km 0.4 mi 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 11 km 3.0 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 95 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 22 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 38 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 95 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 87 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 19 km 0.6 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 42 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 71 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 24 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 7 km 2.5 mi 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 17 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 58 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 17 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 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 30 119 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 119 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m — 137 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 151 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 153 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 68 km
2013 RIM 257,084 76 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 83 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 56 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 73 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 88 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 64 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 73 km
2007 LICK 47,424 74 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 64 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 60 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 65 km
2022 OAK 19,408 79 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 67 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 85 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 64 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 61 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 84 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 62 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Hickman has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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