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Weather & Climate in Kingsburg, CA

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

Kingsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°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 11.8 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 305 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density3,366/sq mi
Coordinates36.5252°N, 119.5666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,583 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 106 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 143 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 130 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 118 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 105 km 11 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 146 km 7 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 134 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 105 km 8 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 137 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 135 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 106 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 111 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 136 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 105 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 138 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 128 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 107 km 6 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 128 km 5 km
Jun 23, 2020 17km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M4.7 142 km 2 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 144 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 94 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 21 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 37 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 87 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 35 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 67 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 90 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 39 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 22 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 8 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 7 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 31 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 12 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 99 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 71 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 52 km 0.4 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 — — 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 113 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 132 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 150 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 171 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 94 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 95 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 71 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 69 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 91 km
2017 PIER 36,626 89 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 97 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 90 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 99 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 72 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 92 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 99 km
2011 LION 17,671 96 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 95 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 87 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 82 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 66 km
1986 DEER 10,963 68 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 90 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Kingsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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