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Weather & Climate in La Vina, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Vina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°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 11.3 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 228 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 228 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8799°N, 120.1148°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Fresno County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 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
6,762 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 28, 2004 | 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake | M6.0 | 120 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Aromas, California | M5.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 24 km NE of San Lucas, California | M5.3 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Aug 12, 1998 | 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California | M5.1 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Interlaken, California | M5.1 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M5.0 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Jan 16, 1993 | 9 km E of Gilroy, California | M4.9 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 3 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Aromas, California | M4.9 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 22 km NNE of Soledad, California | M4.9 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 139 km | 4 km |
| May 14, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California | M4.9 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 2 km E of Aromas, California | M4.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 13 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1993 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.8 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.8 | 138 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
80 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF2 | 86 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1980 | EF2 | 68 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1962 | EF2 | 29 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EF1 | 50 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2015 | EF1 | 95 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2002 | EF1 | 62 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2002 | EF1 | 6 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 1998 | EF1 | 33 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 1995 | EF1 | 30 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1986 | EF1 | 55 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1982 | EF1 | 56 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1980 | EF1 | 37 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1978 | EF1 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1967 | EF1 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1967 | EF1 | 53 km | 0.1 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 | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 127 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 141 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 157 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 170 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 |
| 2018 | FERGUSON | 97,307 | 88 km |
| 2017 | DETWILER | 83,297 | 75 km |
| 1987 | LARSON | 49,250 | 96 km |
| 2008 | TELEGRAPH | 33,479 | 81 km |
| 2020 | MINERAL | 29,901 | 89 km |
| 2013 | ASPEN | 23,564 | 89 km |
| 1996 | SKYLINE | 21,694 | 98 km |
| 1985 | LOSGATOSIV | 20,357 | 70 km |
| 2022 | OAK | 19,408 | 77 km |
| 1990 | A-ROCK | 17,706 | 96 km |
| 2024 | BOONE | 17,701 | 89 km |
| 1996 | MERCY | 16,993 | 63 km |
| 1996 | PANOCHE II | 14,760 | 57 km |
| 2014 | FRENCH | 14,534 | 81 km |
| 2017 | RAILROAD | 12,765 | 77 km |
| 1984 | BONANZA | 12,105 | 75 km |
| 1989 | POWERHOUSE | 11,532 | 63 km |
| 2017 | ELM 2 | 10,765 | 93 km |
| 2021 | RIVER | 10,183 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
La Vina has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").