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Weather & Climate in Oak View, CA

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

Oak View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 326 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 20.7 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 583 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,755/sq mi
Coordinates34.4030°N, 119.2990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyVentura County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience33.6 / 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

3,459 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 73 km 18 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 75 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 121 km 8 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 144 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 56 km 9 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 150 km 3 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 76 km 10 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 78 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 55 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 81 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 63 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 85 km 21 km
Mar 29, 2014 2km NW of Brea, CA M5.1 138 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 10 km 5 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 58 km 16 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 63 km 11 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 67 km 1 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 54 km 14 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 126 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 58 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 98 km 3.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 48 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 9, 1964 EF1 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 18, 1955 EF1 100 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 22 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 25, 2019 EF0 19 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 100 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 19 km 1.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 24, 2008 EF0 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 2005 EF0 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 1, 1999 EF0 66 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1998 EF0 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 7, 1994 EF0 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF0 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 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 60 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 73 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 143 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 73 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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 6 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 46 km
2006 DAY 159,713 38 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 13 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 47 km
2018 WOOLSEY 97,962 54 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 89 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 41 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 14 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 70 km
2016 SAND 41,561 87 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 79 km
1993 GREEN MEADOWS 38,115 44 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 54 km
2016 REY 33,323 44 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 83 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 75 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 14 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 94 km
2005 TOPANGA 24,133 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in

Oak View has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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