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Weather & Climate in McFarland, CA

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

McFarland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 7.5 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 360 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation360 ft (110 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density2,230/sq mi
Coordinates35.6673°N, 119.2307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,081 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 148 km 8 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 104 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 142 km 5 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 144 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 117 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 136 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 142 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 150 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 142 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1996 27km E of Coso Junction, California M5.3 150 km 0 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 63 km 12 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 59 km 21 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 147 km -2 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 128 km 2 km
Jan 7, 1996 16km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.2 144 km 3 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 140 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 63 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 147 km 4 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 119 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2019 19km E of Little Lake, CA M5.0 141 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 89 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 97 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 78 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 35 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 90 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 58 km 0.2 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 91 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 91 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 55 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 50 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 41 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 27, 2008 EF0 75 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 20, 2004 EF0 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 17 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 39 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 20, 1997 EF0 73 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 44 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 146 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CASTLE 174,424 86 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 87 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 66 km
2000 MANTER 76,158 99 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 82 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 46 km
2017 PIER 36,626 69 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 83 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 61 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 60 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 57 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 75 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 77 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 65 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 77 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 82 km
2017 LION 18,576 97 km
2011 LION 17,671 94 km
2010 BULL 17,238 72 km
2017 SCHAEFFER 16,100 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in Coldest

McFarland has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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