Weather & Climate in Lake Isabella, CA

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

Lake Isabella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,493 ft (760 m)
Area	22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density	168/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6371°N, 118.4826°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Kern County County
Nearest Airport	Bob Hope (BUR) 100 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.1 / 100
Community Resilience	6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

7,818 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M7.1	81 km	8 km
Jul 4, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M6.4	89 km	11 km
Jun 24, 2020	18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	M5.8	101 km	5 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	78 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	61 km	10 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	147 km	9 km
Jun 4, 2020	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	M5.5	95 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	72 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	20km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.4	78 km	7 km
Jul 5, 2019	16km W of Searles Valley, CA	M5.4	83 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	76 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1996	27km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.3	90 km	0 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	142 km	11 km
Mar 6, 1998	28km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.2	90 km	0 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	81 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	145 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	78 km	21 km
Oct 3, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.2	101 km	-2 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M5.2	69 km	2 km
Jan 7, 1996	16km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.2	77 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1962	EF1	66 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 16, 2019	EF0	76 km	1.6 mi	0
Nov 9, 2012	EF0	90 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 27, 2010	EF0	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 2007	EF0	92 km	13.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF0	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 1997	EF0	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 17, 1997	EF0	56 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 20, 1997	EF0	96 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	41 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1996	EF0	96 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 26, 1995	EF0	87 km	2.0 mi	0
May 13, 1995	EF0	69 km	2.5 mi	0
Feb 23, 1993	EF0	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 1993	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 25, 1991	EF0	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 20, 1988	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (82 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	82 km
Ubehebe Craters	Maar(s)	752 m (2,467 ft)	-150	179 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CASTLE	174,424	67 km
2002	MCNALLY	146,540	48 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	39 km
2000	MANTER	76,158	42 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	15 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	99 km
2020	COLES FLAT	41,143	93 km
2017	PIER	36,626	58 km
2008	PIUTE	36,251	20 km
2016	CEDAR	29,191	19 km
2021	FRENCH	27,331	10 km
2011	BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX	27,229	34 km
2011	COMANCHE	25,965	63 km
1984	BODFISH	23,189	11 km
1990	STORMY	23,157	19 km
2017	LION	18,576	72 km
2011	LION	17,671	74 km
2010	BULL	17,238	20 km
2017	SCHAEFFER	16,100	52 km
2008	CLOVER	14,778	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.2 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	0.3 in
September	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Coldest

Lake Isabella has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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