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Weather & Climate in Kettleman City, CA

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

Kettleman City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°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 254 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation254 ft (77 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density4,281/sq mi
Coordinates36.0090°N, 119.9629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

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

4,118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 42 km 8 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 87 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 127 km 12 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 126 km 9 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 123 km 21 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 139 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 49 km 11 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 129 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 52 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 74 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 49 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 42 km 6 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 144 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 127 km 8 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 126 km 12 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 130 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 M4.5 105 km 4 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 47 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 47 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 89 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 99 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 36 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 60 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 66 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 70 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 87 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 71 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 42 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 21 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 83 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 84 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 61 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 62 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 17, 2012 EF0 76 km 0.0 mi 0
Jan 18, 2010 EF0 81 km 0.5 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 1 115 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 153 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 199 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 82 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 94 km
1994 41 48,441 95 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 31 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 88 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 56 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 32 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 7 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 69 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 59 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 87 km
2024 HURRICANE 13,488 95 km
2006 RICO 11,807 66 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 40 km
1989 CHISPA 9,869 82 km
1996 HWY 41 9,537 78 km
1997 UNNAMED 9,396 78 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,220 78 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,950 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in

Kettleman City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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