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Weather & Climate in Oildale, CA

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

Oildale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°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 6.7 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 528 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density4,421/sq mi
Coordinates35.4293°N, 119.0306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
83% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8,264 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 135 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 143 km 18 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 142 km 11 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 128 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 137 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 148 km 5 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 131 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 91 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 126 km 9 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 147 km 8 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 127 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 133 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 137 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 130 km 5 km
Nov 27, 1996 27km E of Coso Junction, California M5.3 144 km 0 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 143 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 121 km 11 km
Mar 6, 1998 28km E of Coso Junction, California M5.2 144 km 0 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 36 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 127 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 67 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 27 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 69 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 79 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 26 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 99 km 13.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 10 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 44 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 7 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 20, 1997 EF0 100 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 16 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1996 EF0 86 km 0.3 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 62 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1993 EF0 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 12, 1991 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 54 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 143 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ZACA (241,846 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 ZACA 241,846 100 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 99 km
2006 DAY 159,713 91 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 91 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 72 km
2000 MANTER 76,158 95 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 65 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 44 km
2017 PIER 36,626 82 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 63 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 100 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 93 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 58 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 51 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 31 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 43 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 61 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 62 km
2002 WOLF 21,097 94 km
1996 MARPLE 20,416 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Oildale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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