Weather & Climate in Oakdale, CA

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

Oakdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°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 12.3 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 155 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	155 ft (47 m)
Area	6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density	3,717/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7617°N, 120.8464°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Merced County County
Nearest Airport	Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,031 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	138 km	11 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	144 km	7 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	117 km	5 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	125 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	116 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	144 km	7 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	99 km	7 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	133 km	7 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	111 km	7 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	119 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	117 km	6 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	149 km	-1 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	150 km	7 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	116 km	4 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	89 km	8 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	89 km	9 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	134 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2021	29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA	M4.6	139 km	2 km
Mar 24, 1991	1 km NNE of Interlaken, California	M4.6	118 km	15 km
Jul 9, 2021	30km SE of Markleeville, CA	M4.6	142 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 1953	EF2	18 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2023	EF1	34 km	0.8 mi	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	37 km	0.4 mi	0
Nov 15, 2015	EF1	26 km	3.0 mi	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	83 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 14, 2006	EF1	18 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	56 km	1.3 mi	0
Dec 12, 1996	EF1	1 km	0.6 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	59 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1995	EF1	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	53 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1980	EF1	96 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	38 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	15 km	2.5 mi	0
Mar 1, 1978	EF1	13 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 1967	EF1	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 14, 2023	EF0	67 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 8, 2022	EF0	76 km	0.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	111 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	122 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	131 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	146 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	112 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono-Inyo Craters (160 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	160 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	160 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	162 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX	405,787	65 km
2013	RIM	257,084	79 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	93 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	68 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	60 km
1996	ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON)	58,161	92 km
1987	PAPER	49,296	65 km
1987	LARSON	49,250	80 km
2007	LICK	47,424	79 km
1987	HAMM	39,333	69 km
2006	CANYON	36,851	63 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	75 km
2022	OAK	19,408	90 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	57 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	93 km
1996	ROGGE	17,559	66 km
2003	ANNIE	17,383	69 km
2004	POWER	17,266	96 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	100 km
2024	CORRAL	16,138	56 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
February	51°F (10°C)	2.2 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.3 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

Oakdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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