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Weather & Climate in Malaga, CA

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

Malaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°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 11.8 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 295 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,567/sq mi
Coordinates36.6816°N, 119.7318°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 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

5,924 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 112 km 8 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 124 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 109 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 106 km 11 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 131 km 7 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 128 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 107 km 8 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 131 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 127 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 106 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 131 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 128 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 106 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 130 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 132 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 112 km 6 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 122 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 130 km 8 km
Jun 12, 2007 14km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA M4.6 122 km 8 km
Nov 22, 1997 California-Nevada border region M4.5 128 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 82 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 35 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 15 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 79 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 23 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 44 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 70 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 43 km 0.8 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 96 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 68 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 45 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 16 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 16 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 10 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 11 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 91 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 9 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 48 km 0.4 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 — — 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 122 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 131 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 139 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 159 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 84 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 78 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 84 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 95 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 93 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 80 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 81 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 83 km
2022 OAK 19,408 96 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 95 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 99 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 81 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 76 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 85 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 87 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 53 km
1986 DEER 10,963 74 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 91 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 97 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
February 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Malaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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