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Weather & Climate in Orange Cove, CA

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

Orange Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.6 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 418 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density5,221/sq mi
Coordinates36.6211°N, 119.3188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 130 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 122 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 110 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 142 km 9 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 133 km -2 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 146 km 2 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 133 km 4 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 130 km 11 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 145 km -1 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 117 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 114 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 129 km 8 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 118 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 130 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 120 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 118 km 5 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 132 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 129 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 119 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 104 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 81 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 44 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 47 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 71 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 33 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 79 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 64 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 32 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 31 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 28 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 39 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 31 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 84 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 80 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 76 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 74 km 0.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 94 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 115 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 134 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 155 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 172 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 78 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 79 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 47 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 96 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 46 km
2017 PIER 36,626 78 km
2007 INYO COMPLEX (OAK) 28,447 96 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 75 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 95 km
2017 LION 18,576 85 km
2011 LION 17,671 79 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 75 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 95 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 58 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 56 km
1986 DEER 10,963 44 km
2019 TABOOSE 10,401 97 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 63 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 91 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Orange Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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