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Weather & Climate in Mendota, CA

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

Mendota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°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 10.8 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 166 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation166 ft (51 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density3,804/sq mi
Coordinates36.7576°N, 120.3805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMerced County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 105 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 115 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 66 km 9 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 136 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 118 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 96 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 90 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 101 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 115 km 6 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 111 km 7 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 75 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 94 km 8 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 111 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 87 km 10 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 90 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 106 km 6 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 137 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 133 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 114 km 4 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 131 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

78 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 75 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 74 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 94 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 65 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 30 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 15 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 62 km 0.8 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 64 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 42 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 95 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 69 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 71 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 59 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 66 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 27 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 50 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 36 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: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 137 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 85 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 154 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 167 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 183 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DETWILER (83,297 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 DETWILER 83,297 91 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 89 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 100 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 68 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 90 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 46 km
2022 OAK 19,408 98 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 67 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 93 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 41 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 30 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 50 km
2006 RICO 11,807 84 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 90 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 76 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 81 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 31 km
2000 HUNTER 7,734 97 km
1985 PONOCHE 2 7,508 35 km
2016 MINERAL 6,852 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
February 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Mendota has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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