Weather & Climate in Jovista, CA

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

Jovista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 7.5 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 395 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.3°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	395 ft (120 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	140/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7940°N, 119.1896°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Tulare County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.9 / 100
Community Resilience	8.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,400 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M7.1	144 km	8 km
Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	106 km	8 km
Jun 24, 2020	18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	M5.8	131 km	5 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	140 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	121 km	10 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	130 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	20km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.4	136 km	7 km
Jul 5, 2019	16km W of Searles Valley, CA	M5.4	146 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	138 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1996	27km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.3	142 km	0 km
Mar 6, 1998	28km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.2	143 km	0 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	77 km	12 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	72 km	21 km
Oct 3, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.2	137 km	-2 km
Jan 7, 1996	16km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.2	139 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M5.2	121 km	2 km
Mar 7, 1998	30km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.0	145 km	0 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	68 km	3 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	120 km	11 km
Oct 1, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.0	137 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	79 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	89 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1991	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	66 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	94 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	95 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	31 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1962	EF1	77 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	66 km	0.2 mi	0
May 19, 2019	EF0	85 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 22, 2018	EF0	77 km	1.2 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	65 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 2012	EF0	36 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 27, 2010	EF0	55 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 27, 2008	EF0	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 2004	EF0	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF0	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 1997	EF0	25 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 17, 1997	EF0	50 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	—	—	120 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	100 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	74 km
2002	MCNALLY	146,540	77 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	56 km
2021	KNP COMPLEX	89,960	94 km
2000	MANTER	76,158	92 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	81 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	60 km
2017	PIER	36,626	57 km
2008	PIUTE	36,251	84 km
2016	CEDAR	29,191	56 km
2021	FRENCH	27,331	57 km
2011	BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX	27,229	63 km
2011	COMANCHE	25,965	85 km
1984	BODFISH	23,189	76 km
1990	STORMY	23,157	60 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	80 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	80 km
2017	LION	18,576	85 km
2011	LION	17,671	81 km
2010	BULL	17,238	67 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
February	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
April	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	80°F (26°C)	0.0 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Jovista has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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