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Weather & Climate in New Cuyama, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Cuyama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°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 7.4 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 2,175 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,175 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9431°N, 119.6820°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3,992 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 17, 1994 | Northridge, California, earthquake | M6.7 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake | M6.0 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California | M5.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California | M5.6 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 10km ESE of Piru, California | M5.2 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 3km WNW of Panorama City, California | M5.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 24 km SW of Lamont, CA | M5.2 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 9km N of Chatsworth, California | M5.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 21km SW of Lamont, California | M5.2 | 57 km | 21 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 7 km SE of Ojai, CA | M5.1 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 10km SSW of Valencia, California | M5.1 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 12km ESE of Piru, California | M5.1 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California | M5.1 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 8km ESE of Piru, California | M5.1 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 25km SSW of Bodfish, California | M5.0 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 11km SW of Valencia, California | M5.0 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M5.0 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Apr 27, 1997 | 11km SW of Valencia, California | M4.9 | 114 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 7, 2024 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1991 | EF1 | 28 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 3, 1977 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2019 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2019 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2015 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2010 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF0 | 89 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2010 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | EF0 | 78 km | — | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2005 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2004 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2001 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1999 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1998 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1998 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1997 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 17, 1997 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
6 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 | 85 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 101 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 133 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 200 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 | 64 km |
| 2007 | ZACA | 241,846 | 28 km |
| 2006 | DAY | 159,713 | 75 km |
| 1985 | WHEELER 2 | 126,854 | 57 km |
| 1996 | FIFTY-EIGHT | 94,704 | 70 km |
| 2009 | LA BREA | 84,213 | 32 km |
| 1985 | LAS PILITAS | 75,841 | 84 km |
| 2003 | PIRU | 63,920 | 91 km |
| 1997 | LOGAN | 49,627 | 43 km |
| 1985 | FERNDALE | 46,724 | 77 km |
| 1997 | LOKERN | 46,139 | 45 km |
| 1993 | MARRE | 44,309 | 35 km |
| 2007 | RANCH | 37,009 | 99 km |
| 2016 | REY | 33,323 | 40 km |
| 2017 | ALAMO | 29,256 | 55 km |
| 1993 | STECKEL | 26,202 | 79 km |
| 2011 | COMANCHE | 25,965 | 86 km |
| 1997 | HOPPER | 24,072 | 95 km |
| 1993 | ORCHARD | 22,309 | 96 km |
| 2002 | WOLF | 21,097 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
New Cuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").