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Weather & Climate in Parlier, CA

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

Parlier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°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 11.8 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 345 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation345 ft (105 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density5,772/sq mi
Coordinates36.6090°N, 119.5436°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

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

5,570 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 115 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 141 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 121 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 122 km 9 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 113 km 11 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 125 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 113 km 8 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 148 km 7 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 128 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 113 km 10 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 126 km 5 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 M4.9 126 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 113 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 129 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 121 km 15 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 115 km 6 km
May 15, 1999 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M4.7 119 km 5 km
Jun 23, 2020 17km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M4.7 141 km 2 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 146 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 84 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 30 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 31 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 78 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 26 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 63 km 2.7 mi 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 88 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 46 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 30 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 12 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 8 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 24 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 11 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 81 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 65 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 61 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 78 km 0.2 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 — — 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 113 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 122 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 141 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 161 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 192 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 84 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 96 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 65 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 66 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 99 km
2017 PIER 36,626 92 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 80 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 81 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 96 km
2011 LION 17,671 96 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 97 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 78 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 93 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 75 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 57 km
1986 DEER 10,963 62 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 97 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 83 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 84 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Parlier has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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