Weather & Climate in Pierpoint, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pierpoint enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 21% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,596 ft (1,401 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1405°N, 118.6296°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 71.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 20.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 111 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7,599 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 112 km | 11 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California | M5.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA | M5.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.4 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | M5.4 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 17km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.4 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 27km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.3 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.2 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 24 km SW of Lamont, CA | M5.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 74 km | -2 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 21km SW of Lamont, California | M5.2 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 1996 | 16km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.2 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 30km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.0 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 25km SSW of Bodfish, California | M5.0 | 84 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
28 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 1980 | EF2 | 99 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 1, 1964 | EF1 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1962 | EF1 | 14 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2019 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | EF0 | 68 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2018 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2012 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2008 | EF0 | 69 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2004 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2004 | EF0 | 60 km | - | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1999 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1997 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 17, 1997 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 20, 1997 | EF0 | 49 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1996 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1996 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1996 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 37 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 144 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 170 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 188 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 | 12 km |
| 2002 | MCNALLY | 146,540 | 22 km |
| 2015 | ROUGH | 146,369 | 82 km |
| 2021 | WINDY | 97,831 | 19 km |
| 2021 | KNP COMPLEX | 89,960 | 51 km |
| 2000 | MANTER | 76,158 | 47 km |
| 2016 | ERSKINE | 48,066 | 69 km |
| 2020 | COLES FLAT | 41,143 | 92 km |
| 2017 | PIER | 36,626 | 7 km |
| 2008 | PIUTE | 36,251 | 76 km |
| 2016 | CEDAR | 29,191 | 39 km |
| 2007 | INYO COMPLEX (OAK) | 28,447 | 85 km |
| 2021 | FRENCH | 27,331 | 50 km |
| 2011 | BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX | 27,229 | 84 km |
| 1984 | BODFISH | 23,189 | 66 km |
| 1990 | STORMY | 23,157 | 39 km |
| 2017 | LION | 18,576 | 22 km |
| 2011 | LION | 17,671 | 20 km |
| 2010 | BULL | 17,238 | 40 km |
| 2017 | SCHAEFFER | 16,100 | 24 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Pierpoint has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (0.0").