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Weather & Climate in Loomis, CA

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

Loomis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density942/sq mi
Coordinates38.8094°N, 121.1955°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySacramento County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.4 / 100
Community Resilience57.0 / 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

5,194 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 134 km 14 km
Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 118 km 11 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 122 km 5 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 134 km 3 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 129 km -1 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 116 km 9 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 136 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 113 km 1 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 135 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 134 km -1 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 135 km 7 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 110 km -2 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 140 km 4 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 136 km -1 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 135 km 1 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 105 km 10 km
Jul 8, 2021 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA M4.6 148 km 2 km
Dec 12, 1996 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.6 143 km -2 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 149 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 136 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 95 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 85 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 25 km 1.9 mi 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 89 km 0.4 mi 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 14 km 6.2 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 28 km 4.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 42 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 47 km 2.0 mi 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 59 km 5.0 mi 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 71 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 15 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF1 17 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1970 EF1 80 km 2.3 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 2023 EF0 55 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 8, 2022 EF0 54 km 0.8 mi 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 26 km 4.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 30 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 137 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HENNESSEY (314,241 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 97 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 79 km
2014 KING 99,070 58 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 84 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 51 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 80 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 94 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 98 km
1988 49R 36,673 48 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 89 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 64 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 66 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 68 km
2012 SIXTEEN COMPLEX 18,191 99 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 94 km
2004 POWER 17,266 87 km
2001 STAR 16,846 69 km
2017 CASCADE 16,155 63 km
2006 ZAM ASSIST 14,404 62 km
2018 WAVERLY 12,238 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Loomis has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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