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Weather & Climate in Mettler, CA

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

Mettler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°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 6.7 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 533 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation533 ft (162 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density596/sq mi
Coordinates35.0636°N, 118.9730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
83% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

6,551 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 147 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 103 km 18 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 98 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 126 km 8 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 84 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 86 km 9 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 145 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 150 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 149 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 143 km 5 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 103 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 80 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 12 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 87 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 15 km 21 km
Jan 7, 1996 16km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.2 143 km 3 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 145 km 2 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 76 km 5 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 82 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 89 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 25, 2019 EF0 96 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 35 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 87 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 38 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 93 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 74 km 13.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 2005 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1999 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1998 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 79 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 34 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 41 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1995 EF0 92 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 128 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 119 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 103 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 THOMAS 281,982 74 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 75 km
2006 DAY 159,713 50 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 71 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 83 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 97 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 66 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 81 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 74 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 56 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 97 km
2016 SAND 41,561 94 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 78 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 65 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 75 km
2016 REY 33,323 87 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 64 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 56 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 89 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Mettler has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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