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Weather & Climate in Panorama Heights, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panorama Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 5,031 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,031 ft (1,533 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8068°N, 118.6271°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 90 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 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
6,837 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California | M5.8 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA | M5.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.4 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | M5.4 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 17km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.4 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 27km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.3 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.2 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 24 km SW of Lamont, CA | M5.2 | 89 km | 12 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 21km SW of Lamont, California | M5.2 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 95 km | -2 km |
| Jan 7, 1996 | 16km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.2 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 30km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.0 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 25km SSW of Bodfish, California | M5.0 | 46 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.0 | 95 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 1, 1964 | EF1 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1962 | EF1 | 48 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2019 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | EF0 | 92 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | EF0 | 94 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2012 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2010 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2008 | EF0 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2004 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2004 | EF0 | 95 km | — | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1999 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1997 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 17, 1997 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 20, 1997 | EF0 | 73 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1996 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1995 | EF0 | 48 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 1993 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1993 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 67 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CASTLE | 174,424 | 48 km |
| 2002 | MCNALLY | 146,540 | 35 km |
| 2021 | WINDY | 97,831 | 19 km |
| 2021 | KNP COMPLEX | 89,960 | 87 km |
| 2000 | MANTER | 76,158 | 42 km |
| 2016 | ERSKINE | 48,066 | 37 km |
| 1997 | LOKERN | 46,139 | 96 km |
| 2020 | COLES FLAT | 41,143 | 97 km |
| 2017 | PIER | 36,626 | 36 km |
| 2008 | PIUTE | 36,251 | 43 km |
| 2016 | CEDAR | 29,191 | 5 km |
| 2021 | FRENCH | 27,331 | 14 km |
| 2011 | BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX | 27,229 | 47 km |
| 2011 | COMANCHE | 25,965 | 78 km |
| 1984 | BODFISH | 23,189 | 33 km |
| 1990 | STORMY | 23,157 | 9 km |
| 2017 | LION | 18,576 | 55 km |
| 2011 | LION | 17,671 | 56 km |
| 2010 | BULL | 17,238 | 16 km |
| 2017 | SCHAEFFER | 16,100 | 40 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
Panorama Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").