Weather & Climate in Home Garden, CA

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

Home Garden 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 225 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	225 ft (69 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	4,325/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3028°N, 119.6371°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Kings County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 33 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 Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.7 / 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

4,039 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
Jun 24, 2020	18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	M5.8	150 km	5 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	109 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	141 km	12 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	137 km	21 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	137 km	3 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	87 km	11 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	144 km	7 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	86 km	8 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	88 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	149 km	15 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	85 km	6 km
Jun 23, 2020	17km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	M4.7	149 km	2 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	142 km	8 km
Aug 7, 2024	25 km SW of Lamont, CA	M4.6	141 km	12 km
Apr 16, 2005	20km ESE of Maricopa, CA	M4.6	148 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2003	20km NE of Arvin, CA	M4.5	141 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2004	9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California	M4.5	144 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	9 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1962	EF2	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 17, 2019	EF1	60 km	0.3 mi	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	82 km	2.7 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	26 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	18 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	28 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	30 km	5.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1980	EF1	53 km	1.7 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	48 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 1957	EF1	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 1, 2024	EF0	89 km	0.4 mi	0
May 19, 2019	EF0	34 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 2, 2019	EF0	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 15, 2019	EF0	97 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 22, 2018	EF0	40 km	1.2 mi	0
Feb 12, 2018	EF0	42 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	—	—	85 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (118 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	118 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	157 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	175 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	196 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	96 km
2015	ROUGH	146,369	91 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	100 km
2021	KNP COMPLEX	89,960	81 km
2017	GARZA	48,404	71 km
2017	PIER	36,626	86 km
2020	MINERAL	29,901	84 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	74 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	50 km
1985	LOSGATOSIV	20,357	85 km
2024	BOONE	17,701	86 km
2011	LION	17,671	99 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	94 km
2006	RICO	11,807	99 km
1989	POWERHOUSE	11,532	91 km
1986	DEER	10,963	89 km
2017	ELM 2	10,765	73 km
2010	SHEEP COMPLEX	9,614	98 km
2006	THREE ROCKS	9,336	81 km
2021	WALKERS	9,011	98 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

Home Garden 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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