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Weather & Climate in Minkler, CA

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

Minkler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.6 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 396 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation396 ft (121 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates36.7276°N, 119.4589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

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

5,290 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 130 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 136 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 106 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 133 km 9 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 148 km -2 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 127 km 11 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 148 km 4 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 112 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 110 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 127 km 8 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 111 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 127 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 132 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 111 km 5 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 147 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 127 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 113 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 108 km 15 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M4.7 147 km 1 km
May 23, 2009 20km NE of Olancha, CA M4.7 149 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 70 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 45 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 31 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 63 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 15 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 63 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 92 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 61 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 42 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 26 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 23 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 24 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 24 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 94 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 63 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 76 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 83 km 0.2 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 — — 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 107 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 110 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 126 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 147 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 182 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 69 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 96 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 53 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 61 km
2017 PIER 36,626 95 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 65 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 96 km
2022 OAK 19,408 98 km
2011 LION 17,671 95 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 64 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 99 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 81 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 62 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 43 km
1986 DEER 10,963 49 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 72 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 75 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 66 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 97 km
2020 RATTLESNAKE 9,090 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Minkler has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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