Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lemoore Station 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 216 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
216 ft (66 m)
Area
1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density
1,382/sq mi
Coordinates
36.2633°N, 119.9048°W
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
County
Kings County County
Nearest Airport
Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 37 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall7.2"
81% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan)1.38"
Driest Month (Aug)0.04"
Air Quality
AQI Median
48.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
65.7 / 100
Community Resilience
7.7 / 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
3,976 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.0.
Sep 28, 2004
2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake
M6.0
65 km
8 km
Oct 21, 2012
24 km NE of San Lucas, California
M5.3
85 km
9 km
Aug 7, 2024
24 km SW of Lamont, CA
M5.2
148 km
12 km
Sep 17, 1991
22 km NW of San Simeon, California
M5.2
138 km
9 km
May 28, 1993
21km SW of Lamont, California
M5.2
144 km
21 km
Aug 12, 1998
10 km SW of Ridgemark, California
M5.1
150 km
9 km
Sep 29, 2004
8 km NW of Parkfield, California
M5.0
64 km
11 km
Apr 23, 1995
22 km NNE of Soledad, California
M4.9
122 km
7 km
Dec 20, 1994
3 km NW of Parkfield, California
M4.9
63 km
8 km
Sep 30, 2004
13 km NW of Parkfield, California
M4.9
65 km
10 km
Feb 24, 2016
6km SSW of Wasco, CA
M4.9
93 km
22 km
Nov 14, 1993
8 km NW of Parkfield, California
M4.8
64 km
11 km
Sep 28, 2004
12 km SE of Parkfield, California
M4.7
65 km
6 km
Aug 27, 2011
21 km NE of Soledad, California
M4.6
120 km
8 km
Aug 7, 2024
25 km SW of Lamont, CA
M4.6
147 km
12 km
Mar 17, 2004
9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California
M4.5
121 km
4 km
May 16, 2005
5 km NW of Parkfield, California
M4.5
63 km
9 km
Aug 6, 2012
8 km NW of Parkfield, California
M4.5
64 km
11 km
Aug 8, 2024
22 km NW of Grapevine, CA
M4.4
149 km
12 km
Jan 20, 2015
27 km ENE of Greenfield, California
M4.4
97 km
9 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
22 km
15.0 mi
0
Mar 22, 1962
EF2
60 km
0.5 mi
0
Jan 17, 2019
EF1
71 km
0.3 mi
0
May 20, 2002
EF1
77 km
2.7 mi
0
Feb 14, 1998
EF1
85 km
3.0 mi
0
Nov 22, 1996
EF1
8 km
0.8 mi
0
Feb 28, 1991
EF1
42 km
0.2 mi
0
Mar 8, 1986
EF1
39 km
4.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1982
EF1
43 km
5.0 mi
0
Feb 19, 1980
EF1
59 km
1.7 mi
0
Mar 14, 1979
EF1
43 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 22, 1967
EF1
84 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF1
80 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 1, 1964
EF1
55 km
1.0 mi
0
May 19, 1957
EF1
49 km
0.1 mi
0
Mar 1, 2024
EF0
86 km
0.4 mi
0
May 19, 2019
EF0
10 km
0.4 mi
0
Mar 2, 2019
EF0
70 km
0.2 mi
0
Mar 22, 2018
EF0
64 km
1.2 mi
0
Feb 12, 2018
EF0
57 km
0.3 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
142 km
1901
MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA
Eruption + Earthquake
—
—
61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Golden Trout Creek (142 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Golden Trout Creek
Volcanic field
2,886 m (9,469 ft)
-5550
142 km
Mammoth Mountain
Lava dome(s)
3,369 m (11,053 ft)
1260
171 km
Mono-Inyo Craters
Lava dome(s)
2,796 m (9,173 ft)
1380
188 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
49 km
2020
MINERAL
29,901
59 km
1993
ORCHARD
22,309
60 km
1996
SKYLINE
21,694
32 km
1985
LOSGATOSIV
20,357
62 km
2024
BOONE
17,701
62 km
1996
PANOCHE II
14,760
73 km
2006
RICO
11,807
75 km
2017
ELM 2
10,765
50 km
1996
HWY 41
9,537
95 km
1997
UNNAMED
9,396
95 km
2006
THREE ROCKS
9,336
60 km
1999
UNNAMED
9,220
95 km
1998
UNNAMED
8,950
95 km
1985
PONOCHE 2
7,508
93 km
2016
MINERAL
6,852
57 km
2008
UNNAMED
6,738
94 km
1984
FLAT TOP
6,661
46 km
2023
ALMOND
5,913
79 km
1996
TRIMMER
5,694
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
1.4 in
Wettest
February
52°F (11°C)
1.3 in
March
56°F (13°C)
1.1 in
April
61°F (16°C)
0.5 in
May
69°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
79°F (26°C)
0.0 in
September
74°F (23°C)
0.2 in
October
66°F (19°C)
0.4 in
November
54°F (12°C)
0.8 in
December
46°F (8°C)
0.9 in
Coldest
Lemoore Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").