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Weather & Climate in Huron, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 352 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,802/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2042°N, 120.0953°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
4,142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 28, 2004 | 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake | M6.0 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 24 km NE of San Lucas, California | M5.3 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 22 km NW of San Simeon, California | M5.2 | 120 km | 9 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 21km SW of Lamont, California | M5.2 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Aug 12, 1998 | 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California | M5.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M5.0 | 46 km | 11 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 22 km NNE of Soledad, California | M4.9 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 3 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 46 km | 8 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 13 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6km SSW of Wasco, CA | M4.9 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Nov 14, 1993 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.8 | 46 km | 11 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 12 km SE of Parkfield, California | M4.7 | 50 km | 6 km |
| Feb 4, 1991 | 33 km SE of Big Sur, California | M4.7 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 21 km NE of Soledad, California | M4.6 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California | M4.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California | M4.5 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2005 | 5 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.5 | 46 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 2012 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.5 | 46 km | 11 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 27 km ENE of Greenfield, California | M4.4 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1km NNW of Tres Pinos, CA | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 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 | 40 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1962 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2002 | EF1 | 81 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 1998 | EF1 | 82 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 20 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1986 | EF1 | 55 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1982 | EF1 | 59 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1980 | EF1 | 71 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1967 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 1, 1964 | EF1 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1957 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2019 | EF0 | 10 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2019 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | EF0 | 82 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2018 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 160 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FIFTY-EIGHT (94,704 acres, 1996).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1996 | FIFTY-EIGHT | 94,704 | 99 km |
| 2017 | GARZA | 48,404 | 33 km |
| 1985 | CHERRY | 41,654 | 97 km |
| 2020 | MINERAL | 29,901 | 41 km |
| 1993 | ORCHARD | 22,309 | 52 km |
| 1996 | SKYLINE | 21,694 | 23 km |
| 1985 | LOSGATOSIV | 20,357 | 48 km |
| 2024 | BOONE | 17,701 | 44 km |
| 1996 | MERCY | 16,993 | 98 km |
| 1996 | PANOCHE II | 14,760 | 63 km |
| 1984 | BONANZA | 12,105 | 97 km |
| 2006 | RICO | 11,807 | 56 km |
| 2017 | ELM 2 | 10,765 | 31 km |
| 1989 | CHISPA | 9,869 | 93 km |
| 1996 | HWY 41 | 9,537 | 77 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 9,396 | 77 km |
| 2006 | THREE ROCKS | 9,336 | 49 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 9,220 | 77 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,950 | 77 km |
| 1985 | PONOCHE 2 | 7,508 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Huron has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").