Weather & Climate in Lake Don Pedro, CA

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

Lake Don Pedro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 317 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 818 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	818 ft (249 m)
Area	12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Population Density	63/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6414°N, 120.3644°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Merced County County
Nearest Airport	Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 3.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7,805 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	145 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	123 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	119 km	11 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	137 km	3 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	139 km	5 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	139 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	139 km	7 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	139 km	-1 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	123 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	119 km	7 km
Jul 15, 1998	8 km W of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	138 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	137 km	7 km
Jun 9, 1998	8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	138 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	139 km	6 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	139 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	125 km	5 km
Nov 22, 1997	3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	126 km	5 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	136 km	4 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	135 km	-1 km

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

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020	EF2	96 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 1953	EF2	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2023	EF1	35 km	0.8 mi	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	60 km	0.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2015	EF1	41 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2006	EF1	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	37 km	1.3 mi	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	82 km	2.7 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	86 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 12, 1996	EF1	45 km	0.6 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1995	EF1	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	49 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	41 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 1, 1978	EF1	50 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 1967	EF1	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	41 km	2.0 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
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (117 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	117 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	119 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	124 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RIM (257,084 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	RIM	257,084	46 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	49 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	24 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	72 km
1996	ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON)	58,161	57 km
1987	PAPER	49,296	37 km
1987	LARSON	49,250	39 km
1987	HAMM	39,333	32 km
2006	CANYON	36,851	92 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	95 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	31 km
2022	OAK	19,408	45 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	61 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	51 km
1996	ROGGE	17,559	36 km
2003	ANNIE	17,383	90 km
2004	POWER	17,266	96 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	96 km
2024	CORRAL	16,138	96 km
2001	DARBY	14,734	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in
March	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	0.3 in
October	65°F (18°C)	1.0 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.5 in

Lake Don Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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