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Weather & Climate in Leona Valley, CA

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

Leona Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.1 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates34.6081°N, 118.3013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9,096 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 144 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 49 km 18 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 142 km 11 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 143 km 4 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 41 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 47 km 8 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 142 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 70 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 123 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 48 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 142 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 76 km 3 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 137 km 8 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 144 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 142 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 132 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 133 km 7 km
Mar 18, 1997 20km ENE of Barstow, California M5.3 141 km 1 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 131 km 1 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 45 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 70 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 93 km 10.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 50 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 84 km 10.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 93 km 1.5 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 98 km 3.5 mi 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 58 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 93 km 1.2 mi 0
Oct 1, 1983 EF1 77 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 73 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 62 km 2.0 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 49 km 0.1 mi 0
May 8, 1977 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 16, 1977 EF1 89 km 10.9 mi 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 72 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 49 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 195 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 93 km
2009 STATION 165,368 35 km
2006 DAY 159,713 61 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 97 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 46 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 54 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 72 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 53 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 89 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 81 km
2016 SAND 41,561 25 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 17 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 83 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 67 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 40 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 80 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 99 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 16 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 25 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
February 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Leona Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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