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Weather & Climate in Laton, CA

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

Laton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°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 8.1 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 252 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation252 ft (77 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density455/sq mi
Coordinates36.4314°N, 119.6976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"
79% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,223 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 91 km 8 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 145 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 105 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 90 km 11 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 90 km 8 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 136 km 7 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 149 km 4 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 150 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 90 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 103 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 89 km 11 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 144 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 91 km 6 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 143 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 134 km 8 km
Jun 12, 2007 14km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA M4.6 144 km 8 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 146 km 4 km
Nov 22, 1997 California-Nevada border region M4.5 150 km 6 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 90 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 90 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 7 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 47 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 67 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 85 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 24 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 24 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 14 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 17 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 38 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 19 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 63 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 73 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 37 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 82 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 — — 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 124 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 146 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 164 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH (146,369 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 ROUGH 146,369 86 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 82 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 76 km
2017 PIER 36,626 95 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 82 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 84 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 57 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 80 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 84 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 85 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 97 km
2006 RICO 11,807 99 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 79 km
1986 DEER 10,963 84 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 75 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 96 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 73 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,742 76 km
2016 MINERAL 6,852 81 km
1984 FLAT TOP 6,661 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 81°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 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Laton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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