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Weather & Climate in Lost Hills, CA

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

Lost Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°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 7.1 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 250 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation250 ft (76 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates35.6327°N, 119.6779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 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

3,282 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 M5.3 130 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 79 km 12 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 75 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 143 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 99 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 83 km 11 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 78 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 87 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 29 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 82 km 11 km
May 29, 2013 6km W of Isla Vista, CA M4.8 138 km 7 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 64 km 6 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 77 km 12 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 81 km 9 km
Jan 25, 2003 20km NE of Arvin, CA M4.5 99 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 127 km 4 km
May 6, 1997 16km SSE of Bodfish, California M4.5 115 km 5 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 79 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 82 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 82 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 81 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 82 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 31 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 90 km 0.2 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 69 km 0.4 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 20 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 64 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 27, 2008 EF0 83 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 20, 2004 EF0 100 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF0 98 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 24 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 68 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 20, 1997 EF0 91 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 79 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 81 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1996 EF0 68 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 135 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 108 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FIFTY-EIGHT (94,704 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 65 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 84 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 84 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 70 km
1994 41 48,441 95 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 67 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 39 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 99 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 93 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 93 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 38 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 52 km
1999 SPANISH 14,518 73 km
2006 PERKINS 14,342 87 km
2024 HURRICANE 13,488 49 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 82 km
1997 CHOCKTAW 10,234 74 km
1989 CHISPA 9,869 81 km
1994 LUCAS COMPLEX 9,181 91 km
1985 RICH BAR 8,141 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Lost Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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