Weather & Climate in Lodi, CA

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

Lodi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°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 18.4 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 39 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	62.2°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density	4,898/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1216°N, 121.2908°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Sacramento County County
Nearest Airport	Sacramento International (SMF) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.4 / 100
Community Resilience	57.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,745 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	90 km	11 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	136 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	134 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	124 km	7 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	102 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	136 km	6 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	140 km	5 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	131 km	7 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	141 km	7 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	93 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	136 km	4 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	96 km	9 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	125 km	8 km
Mar 24, 1991	1 km NNE of Interlaken, California	M4.6	134 km	15 km
Sep 19, 2023	15 km SW of Westley, CA	M4.5	76 km	4 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	117 km	9 km
Jun 3, 2023	2km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	150 km	4 km
Apr 4, 2023	1km NNW of Tres Pinos, CA	M4.4	147 km	10 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km E of Interlaken, California	M4.4	135 km	7 km
Apr 28, 1990	3 km SSE of North Gate, California	M4.4	66 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

75 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 7, 1978	EF2	66 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 1953	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2023	EF1	70 km	0.8 mi	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	47 km	0.4 mi	0
Dec 24, 2015	EF1	67 km	6.2 mi	0
Nov 15, 2015	EF1	78 km	3.0 mi	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	48 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 14, 2006	EF1	58 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 12, 1996	EF1	55 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	13 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 22, 1983	EF1	67 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 14, 1980	EF1	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	68 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 1, 1978	EF1	59 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 1967	EF1	17 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 14, 2023	EF0	26 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 8, 2022	EF0	23 km	0.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	85 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	132 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	112 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	116 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	116 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (160 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	160 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX	405,787	72 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	98 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	63 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	87 km
2006	CANYON	36,851	85 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	78 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	72 km
2003	ANNIE	17,383	99 km
2004	POWER	17,266	98 km
2024	CORRAL	16,138	56 km
2001	DARBY	14,734	86 km
2006	ZAM ASSIST	14,404	88 km
2018	WAVERLY	12,238	41 km
2009	CORRAL	12,006	61 km
1992	MOCCASIN	9,565	93 km
1996	SCOTT	8,828	54 km
2015	WRAGG	8,455	79 km
2009	KNIGHT	8,140	93 km
2003	BIRD	7,727	64 km
2014	MONTICELLO	6,984	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	0.1 in
September	71°F (21°C)	0.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in
November	53°F (11°C)	2.4 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Lodi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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