Weather & Climate in Madera Ranchos, CA

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

Madera Ranchos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°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 14.7 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 342 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	342 ft (104 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	1,602/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9279°N, 119.8773°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Fresno County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.3 / 100
Community Resilience	16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6,344 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
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	143 km	11 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	115 km	3 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	111 km	9 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	142 km	9 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	122 km	11 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	141 km	7 km
Jun 9, 1998	8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	121 km	5 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	124 km	8 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	123 km	7 km
Jul 15, 1998	8 km W of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	118 km	4 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	114 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	120 km	10 km
Nov 22, 1997	3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	115 km	5 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	122 km	11 km
Dec 31, 1997	9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.8	119 km	4 km
Feb 16, 2016	8 km S of Wilkerson, California	M4.8	134 km	15 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	132 km	6 km
May 15, 1999	11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.7	113 km	5 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	122 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020	EF2	67 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	64 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1962	EF2	16 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 2020	EF1	70 km	1.1 mi	0
Jan 17, 2019	EF1	30 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	72 km	1.3 mi	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	22 km	2.7 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	54 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	67 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1995	EF1	41 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	75 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	47 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	46 km	5.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1980	EF1	23 km	1.7 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	41 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	80 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF1	18 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1957	EF1	26 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (108 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	108 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	123 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	141 km
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	153 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CREEK	381,441	73 km
2015	ROUGH	146,369	89 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	79 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	73 km
1987	LARSON	49,250	90 km
1987	HAMM	39,333	98 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	77 km
2013	ASPEN	23,564	68 km
1985	LOSGATOSIV	20,357	88 km
2022	OAK	19,408	68 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	86 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	85 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	78 km
2014	FRENCH	14,534	61 km
2018	LIONS	14,252	97 km
2017	RAILROAD	12,765	62 km
2008	TEHIPITE	12,205	95 km
1984	BONANZA	12,105	97 km
1989	POWERHOUSE	11,532	42 km
1986	DEER	10,963	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
May	67°F (20°C)	0.3 in
June	74°F (24°C)	0.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
November	53°F (11°C)	1.5 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.6 in	Coldest

Madera Ranchos has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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