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Weather & Climate in Mission Hills, CA

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

Mission Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 15.4 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 351 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density3,136/sq mi
Coordinates34.6888°N, 120.4398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Barbara County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.2 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,069 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 126 km 8 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 116 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 131 km 12 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 149 km 9 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 132 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 119 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 141 km 11 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 137 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 145 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 136 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 141 km 11 km
May 29, 2013 6km W of Isla Vista, CA M4.8 57 km 7 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 124 km 6 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 130 km 12 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 120 km 9 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 129 km 4 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 138 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 140 km 11 km
Aug 8, 2024 22 km NW of Grapevine, CA M4.4 133 km 12 km
Dec 24, 2000 9km WSW of Grapevine, CA M4.4 132 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 51 km 0.7 mi 0
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 76 km 4.9 mi 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 29, 2006 EF0 7 km — 0
Feb 2, 2004 EF0 49 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 29, 2001 EF0 29 km 0.1 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF0 69 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 29, 1991 EF0 14 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 74 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 34 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 61 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ZACA (241,846 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 ZACA 241,846 71 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 72 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 47 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 67 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 56 km
1994 41 48,441 81 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 44 km
2016 REY 33,323 66 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 33 km
2017 WHITTIER CA-LBOR-001770 18,510 48 km
2021 ALISAL 17,677 37 km
1999 SPANISH 14,518 56 km
2006 PERKINS 14,342 70 km
2024 HURRICANE 13,488 91 km
2016 CANYON 12,749 17 km
1989 CHISPA 9,869 85 km
2008 GAP 9,368 57 km
2000 HARRIS 9,102 11 km
2009 JESUSITA 8,569 70 km
2002 SUDDEN RANCH 7,840 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Mission Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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