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Weather & Climate in Oakhurst, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oakhurst 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. The area gets 317 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 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,988 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,988 ft (911 m) |
| Area | 33.5 sq mi (86.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3414°N, 119.6262°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 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
5,340 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 92 km | 11 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.8 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 8 km S of Wilkerson, California | M4.8 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 13 km SE of Walker, California | M4.7 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV | M4.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.7 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2004 | 27 km NNW of Benton, California | M4.7 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA | M4.6 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.6 | 147 km | -2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF2 | 25 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1962 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF1 | 39 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EF1 | 56 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2002 | EF1 | 79 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2002 | EF1 | 63 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 1998 | EF1 | 92 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 73 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 1995 | EF1 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1986 | EF1 | 88 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1982 | EF1 | 86 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1980 | EF1 | 64 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1957 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | EF0 | 52 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2019 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | EF0 | 26 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2018 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.3 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 | 74 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 90 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 160 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 196 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 | 37 km |
| 2013 | RIM | 257,084 | 71 km |
| 2015 | ROUGH | 146,369 | 85 km |
| 2018 | FERGUSON | 97,307 | 36 km |
| 2017 | DETWILER | 83,297 | 50 km |
| 1996 | ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) | 58,161 | 66 km |
| 1987 | PAPER | 49,296 | 78 km |
| 1987 | LARSON | 49,250 | 51 km |
| 1987 | HAMM | 39,333 | 63 km |
| 2008 | TELEGRAPH | 33,479 | 45 km |
| 2013 | ASPEN | 23,564 | 33 km |
| 2022 | OAK | 19,408 | 31 km |
| 1990 | A-ROCK | 17,706 | 43 km |
| 1996 | ROGGE | 17,559 | 75 km |
| 2014 | FRENCH | 14,534 | 24 km |
| 2018 | LIONS | 14,252 | 49 km |
| 2017 | RAILROAD | 12,765 | 11 km |
| 2012 | INDIAN | 12,655 | 97 km |
| 2008 | TEHIPITE | 12,205 | 85 km |
| 1989 | POWERHOUSE | 11,532 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.5 in |
Oakhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.2").