Weather & Climate in North Fork, CA

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

North Fork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52. 45% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,144 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,144 ft (958 m)
Area32.2 sq mi (83.5 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates37.2346°N, 119.5210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMadera County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %44.5%
Unhealthy Days25

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,243 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 142 km 7 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 99 km 11 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 70 km 3 km
Nov 2, 1997 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada M5.4 137 km 5 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 114 km 3 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 116 km 0 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 114 km 8 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 142 km 7 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 73 km 4 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 75 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 68 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 68 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 73 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 99 km 15 km
Jan 6, 2022 8km ESE of Deep Springs, CA M4.8 144 km 10 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 68 km 5 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 134 km 7 km
Nov 15, 1997 37km ENE of Big Pine, California M4.7 145 km 4 km
Sep 20, 2004 27 km NNW of Benton, California M4.7 117 km 2 km
Jul 8, 2021 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA M4.6 139 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 21 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 98 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 54 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 29 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 44 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 89 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 63 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 94 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 83 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 68 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 99 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 77 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 74 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 55 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 72 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 57 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 53 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 94 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 27 km 0.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 62 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 77 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 96 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 145 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 185 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 29 km
2013 RIM 257,084 85 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 71 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 51 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 97 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 64 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 80 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 93 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 66 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 79 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 60 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 24 km
2022 OAK 19,408 46 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 57 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 90 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 16 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 50 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 24 km
2012 INDIAN 12,655 100 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 6.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

North Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (0.1").

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