Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Parksdale, CA

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

Parksdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°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 11.3 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 277 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation277 ft (84 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,713/sq mi
Coordinates36.9465°N, 120.0212°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMadera County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 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

6,843 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 129 km 8 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 147 km 11 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 125 km 3 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 145 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 103 km 9 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 130 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 148 km 7 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 119 km 11 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 128 km 7 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 112 km 7 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 140 km 7 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 121 km 8 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 130 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 145 km 6 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 142 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 128 km 4 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 122 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 116 km 10 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 123 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 119 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 75 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 70 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 26 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 80 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 43 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 96 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 61 km 1.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 9 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 42 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 57 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 69 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 29 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 84 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 55 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 55 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 33 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 50 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 67 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 64 km 0.1 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 — — 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 116 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 130 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 146 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 165 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 83 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 79 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 68 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 88 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 95 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 73 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 99 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 78 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 81 km
2022 OAK 19,408 68 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 86 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 100 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 72 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 68 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 70 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 66 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 85 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 53 km
1986 DEER 10,963 97 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
February 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Parksdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

View full profile of Parksdale, CA →