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Weather & Climate in Lanare, CA

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

Lanare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°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 7.2 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 201 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation201 ft (61 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates36.4377°N, 119.9322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"
81% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 79 km 8 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 84 km 9 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 144 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 141 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 74 km 11 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 115 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 75 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 74 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 112 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 74 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 80 km 6 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 113 km 8 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 129 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 145 km 8 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 75 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 75 km 11 km
Jan 20, 2015 27 km ENE of Greenfield, California M4.4 93 km 9 km
Apr 4, 2023 1km NNW of Tres Pinos, CA M4.4 131 km 10 km
Sep 11, 1990 14 km S of Tres Pinos, California M4.4 124 km 8 km
Jun 20, 2009 11 km SW of Lake Nacimiento, California M4.4 127 km 6 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: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 22 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 56 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 57 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 69 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 12 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 44 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 28 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 32 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 42 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 30 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 72 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 66 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 27 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 54 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 81 km 0.6 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
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 145 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 155 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 172 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GARZA (48,404 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 GARZA 48,404 63 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 63 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 79 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 50 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 59 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 65 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 93 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 64 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 96 km
2006 RICO 11,807 81 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 86 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 59 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 100 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 52 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,742 91 km
1985 PONOCHE 2 7,508 81 km
2016 MINERAL 6,852 62 km
1984 FLAT TOP 6,661 63 km
2023 ALMOND 5,913 98 km
1996 TRIMMER 5,694 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Lanare has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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