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Weather & Climate in Lake of the Woods, CA

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

Lake of the Woods enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°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 13.1 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 6,011 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,011 ft (1,832 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates34.8271°N, 118.9973°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 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

3,811 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 80 km 18 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 77 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 111 km 8 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 95 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 62 km 9 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 141 km 3 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 131 km 10 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 82 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 57 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 33 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 65 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 37 km 21 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 141 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 50 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 61 km 11 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 59 km 16 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 56 km 14 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 70 km 1 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 71 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 57 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 67 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 25, 2019 EF0 70 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 59 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 58 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 67 km 1.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 24, 2008 EF0 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 72 km 13.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 2005 EF0 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 28, 2000 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1999 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1998 EF0 68 km 0.1 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 1 108 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 94 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 80 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 181 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 50 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 62 km
2009 STATION 165,368 97 km
2006 DAY 159,713 24 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 48 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 58 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 80 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 95 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 41 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 48 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 71 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 88 km
2016 SAND 41,561 77 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 61 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 79 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 43 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 95 km
2016 REY 33,323 72 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 52 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Lake of the Woods has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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