Weather & Climate in Lake Hughes, CA

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

Lake Hughes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 3,433 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,433 ft (1,046 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density	82/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6824°N, 118.4519°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Los Angeles County County
Nearest Airport	Bob Hope (BUR) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

8,057 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
Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	53 km	18 km
Jul 4, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M6.4	143 km	11 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	46 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	62 km	8 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	141 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	68 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	139 km	6 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	46 km	9 km
Jun 4, 2020	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	M5.5	139 km	8 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	92 km	3 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	150 km	5 km
Jul 5, 2019	16km W of Searles Valley, CA	M5.4	144 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	141 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	147 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	149 km	7 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	147 km	1 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	50 km	12 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	41 km	11 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	76 km	12 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: 45 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	79 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	93 km	10.3 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF1	74 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 1976	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 25, 1965	EF1	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1964	EF1	84 km	1.0 mi	0
May 14, 1962	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 18, 1955	EF1	72 km	3.0 mi	0
May 4, 2023	EF0	92 km	0.7 mi	0
May 4, 2023	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 23, 2023	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2021	EF0	66 km	1.8 mi	0
Dec 25, 2019	EF0	89 km	0.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1812	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.4 m	1	143 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	75 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	53 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	72 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (187 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	187 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	THOMAS	281,982	82 km
2009	STATION	165,368	49 km
2006	DAY	159,713	48 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	85 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	62 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	50 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	71 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	44 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	99 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	71 km
2016	SAND	41,561	34 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	19 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	80 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	82 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	31 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	95 km
2008	PIUTE	36,251	91 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	2 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	10 km
2011	BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX	27,229	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
February	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
March	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	80°F (27°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

Lake Hughes has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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