Weather & Climate in Los Olivos, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Olivos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 53% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 798 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 798 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6615°N, 120.1174°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Santa Barbara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2,791 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 28, 2004 | 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake | M6.0 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California | M5.6 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 10km ESE of Piru, California | M5.2 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 24 km SW of Lamont, CA | M5.2 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 9km N of Chatsworth, California | M5.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 21km SW of Lamont, California | M5.2 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 7 km SE of Ojai, CA | M5.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 10km SSW of Valencia, California | M5.1 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 12km ESE of Piru, California | M5.1 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 8km ESE of Piru, California | M5.1 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California | M5.1 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 11km SW of Valencia, California | M5.0 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M5.0 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Apr 27, 1997 | 11km SW of Valencia, California | M4.9 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 3 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6km SSW of Wasco, CA | M4.9 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 6km NE of Chatsworth, California | M4.9 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 10km SSW of Valencia, California | M4.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 6km SW of Santa Clarita, California | M4.8 | 146 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 7, 2024 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | EF1 | 95 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1991 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 3, 1977 | EF1 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2019 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2015 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2010 | EF0 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | EF0 | 31 km | - | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2005 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2004 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2001 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1998 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1994 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1991 | EF0 | 17 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: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 55 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 62 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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 | 78 km |
| 2007 | ZACA | 241,846 | 42 km |
| 1985 | WHEELER 2 | 126,854 | 72 km |
| 1996 | FIFTY-EIGHT | 94,704 | 76 km |
| 2009 | LA BREA | 84,213 | 32 km |
| 1985 | LAS PILITAS | 75,841 | 78 km |
| 1997 | LOGAN | 49,627 | 50 km |
| 1994 | 41 | 48,441 | 96 km |
| 1985 | FERNDALE | 46,724 | 93 km |
| 1997 | LOKERN | 46,139 | 92 km |
| 1993 | MARRE | 44,309 | 16 km |
| 2016 | REY | 33,323 | 37 km |
| 2017 | ALAMO | 29,256 | 37 km |
| 1993 | STECKEL | 26,202 | 94 km |
| 2002 | WOLF | 21,097 | 83 km |
| 2017 | WHITTIER CA-LBOR-001770 | 18,510 | 21 km |
| 2021 | ALISAL | 17,677 | 19 km |
| 1999 | SPANISH | 14,518 | 42 km |
| 2006 | PERKINS | 14,342 | 44 km |
| 2024 | HURRICANE | 13,488 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Los Olivos has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in December to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.0").