Weather & Climate in Parkwood, CA

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

Parkwood 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 263 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	263 ft (80 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	3,036/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9293°N, 120.0481°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Fresno County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 21 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 Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.3 / 100
Community Resilience	16.6 / 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

6,855 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	127 km	8 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	128 km	3 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	143 km	5 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	100 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	146 km	7 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	127 km	9 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	116 km	11 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	126 km	7 km
Jun 9, 1998	8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	133 km	5 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	138 km	7 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	109 km	7 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	119 km	8 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	143 km	6 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	139 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1998	8 km W of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	131 km	4 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	114 km	10 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	125 km	5 km
Nov 22, 1997	3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	126 km	5 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	116 km	11 km
Dec 31, 1997	9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.8	130 km	4 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	78 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	83 km	1.1 mi	0
Jan 17, 2019	EF1	45 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 15, 2015	EF1	95 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	61 km	1.3 mi	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	6 km	2.7 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	39 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	68 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	34 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	65 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	61 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	—	—	111 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (119 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	119 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	133 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	149 km
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	167 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	86 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	81 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	69 km
1987	LARSON	49,250	90 km
1987	HAMM	39,333	96 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	75 km
2020	MINERAL	29,901	96 km
2013	ASPEN	23,564	81 km
1985	LOSGATOSIV	20,357	78 km
2022	OAK	19,408	70 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	89 km
2024	BOONE	17,701	97 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	69 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	65 km
2014	FRENCH	14,534	73 km
2017	RAILROAD	12,765	69 km
1984	BONANZA	12,105	82 km
1989	POWERHOUSE	11,532	56 km
1986	DEER	10,963	99 km
2021	RIVER	10,183	49 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

Parkwood 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").

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