Weather & Climate in Lakeside CDP (Kern County), CA

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

Lakeside CDP (Kern County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°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 6.7 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 330 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.1°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	330 ft (101 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density	406/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2347°N, 119.0829°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Kern County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"

83% below US avg

Wettest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

6,899 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M7.1	147 km	8 km
Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	124 km	18 km
Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	133 km	8 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	120 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	146 km	8 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	143 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	92 km	10 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	107 km	9 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	142 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	20km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.4	147 km	7 km
Jul 5, 2019	16km W of Searles Valley, CA	M5.4	149 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	142 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	102 km	11 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	125 km	12 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	14 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	108 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	10 km	21 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M5.2	140 km	2 km
Jan 7, 1996	16km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.2	143 km	3 km
Aug 20, 2023	7 km SE of Ojai, CA	M5.1	92 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 21, 2023	EF0	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	31 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	70 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 2012	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 27, 2010	EF0	19 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 2007	EF0	91 km	13.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF0	16 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 1997	EF0	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 17, 1997	EF0	17 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	30 km	2.0 mi	0
May 13, 1995	EF0	83 km	2.5 mi	0
Feb 23, 1993	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 1993	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 20, 1988	EF0	45 km	0.2 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	137 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	140 km
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	150 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	124 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (143 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	143 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	89 km
2007	ZACA	241,846	80 km
2006	DAY	159,713	70 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	84 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	93 km
2009	LA BREA	84,213	92 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	86 km
1997	LOGAN	49,627	94 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	77 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	92 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	39 km
1993	MARRE	44,309	98 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	99 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	86 km
2008	PIUTE	36,251	73 km
2016	REY	33,323	93 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	85 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	77 km
2016	CEDAR	29,191	77 km
2021	FRENCH	27,331	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	1.0 in
February	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
March	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
April	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
July	84°F (29°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	80°F (26°C)	0.1 in
September	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
November	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
December	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Lakeside CDP (Kern County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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