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Weather & Climate in Old River, CA

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

Old River 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 340 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

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates35.2671°N, 119.1055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
83% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.22"
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

6,884 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 147 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 128 km 18 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 130 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 124 km 5 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 144 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 95 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 111 km 9 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 141 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 147 km 7 km
Jul 5, 2019 16km W of Searles Valley, CA M5.4 149 km 7 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 142 km 5 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 129 km 12 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 106 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 18 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 112 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 13 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 139 km 2 km
Jan 7, 1996 16km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.2 143 km 3 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 96 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 108 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 78 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 32 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 66 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 95 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 15 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 94 km 13.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 15 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 53 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 15 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 29 km 2.0 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 79 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1993 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 49 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 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 1 139 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 144 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 148 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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 92 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 81 km
2006 DAY 159,713 74 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 87 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 91 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 92 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 90 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 92 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 78 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 95 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 36 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 98 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 90 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 74 km
2016 REY 33,323 95 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 89 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 82 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 76 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 68 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 39 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) 1.2 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Old River has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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