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Weather & Climate in Mojave, CA

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

Mojave enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Area58.4 sq mi (151.2 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates35.0150°N, 118.1902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportBob Hope (BUR)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.8"
85% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.69"
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

11,045 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 100 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 95 km 18 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 99 km 11 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 87 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 85 km 8 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 97 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 24 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 136 km 6 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 90 km 9 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 96 km 8 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 107 km 3 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 106 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 110 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 100 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 97 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1996 27km E of Coso Junction, California M5.3 128 km 0 km
Nov 27, 1992 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California M5.3 140 km 0 km
Dec 4, 1992 10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California M5.3 138 km 1 km
Jun 28, 1992 1km N of Big Bear Lake, California M5.3 144 km 7 km
Mar 18, 1997 20km ENE of Barstow, California M5.3 125 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 96 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 100 km 0.1 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 98 km 3.5 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 9, 2021 EF0 68 km 1.8 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 62 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 16, 2019 EF0 83 km 1.6 mi 0
May 7, 2017 EF0 86 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 18, 2013 EF0 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 20 km 13.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 2000 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1999 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF0 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 84 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 75 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 117 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 95 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 77 km
2006 DAY 159,713 84 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 80 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 94 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 85 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 63 km
2016 SAND 41,561 71 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 60 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 99 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 74 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 99 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 55 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 46 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 50 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 93 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 83 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 62 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 53 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 100 km
1997 HOPPER 24,072 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Mojave has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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