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Weather & Climate in Lemoore, CA

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

Lemoore 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 205 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

Elevation205 ft (62 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density2,760/sq mi
Coordinates36.2944°N, 119.7983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"
81% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"
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

3,930 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 74 km 8 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 95 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 146 km 12 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 148 km 9 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 142 km 21 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 146 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 74 km 11 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 73 km 8 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 130 km 7 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 75 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 92 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 74 km 6 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 128 km 8 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 146 km 12 km
Jan 25, 2003 20km NE of Arvin, CA M4.5 150 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 131 km 4 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 73 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 74 km 11 km
Aug 8, 2024 22 km NW of Grapevine, CA M4.4 148 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 12 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 64 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 76 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 88 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 13 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 32 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 31 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 35 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 53 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 36 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 52 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 45 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 84 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 20 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 74 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 96 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 53 km 1.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 150 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 133 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 164 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KNP COMPLEX (89,960 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 95 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 59 km
2017 PIER 36,626 100 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 69 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 66 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 39 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 71 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 72 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 80 km
2006 RICO 11,807 85 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 96 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 60 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 67 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,742 93 km
1985 PONOCHE 2 7,508 99 km
2016 MINERAL 6,852 67 km
1984 FLAT TOP 6,661 54 km
2023 ALMOND 5,913 82 km
1996 TRIMMER 5,694 78 km
2011 ANTELOPE 5,262 93 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 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°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

Lemoore has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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