Weather & Climate in Pixley, CA

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

Pixley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 7.5 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 269 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.3°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	269 ft (82 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density	723/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9768°N, 119.3002°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Kings County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,428 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	98 km	8 km
Jun 24, 2020	18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	M5.8	130 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	140 km	10 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	140 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	20km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.4	146 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	149 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1996	27km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.3	149 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	145 km	9 km
Mar 6, 1998	28km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.2	150 km	0 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	98 km	12 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	94 km	21 km
Oct 3, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.2	137 km	-2 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M5.2	128 km	2 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	89 km	3 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	108 km	11 km
Oct 1, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.0	137 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2019	19km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.0	144 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M4.9	128 km	-1 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	105 km	8 km
Jul 6, 2019	17km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M4.9	142 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	57 km	15.0 mi	0
Jan 17, 2019	EF1	99 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	69 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1991	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	44 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	71 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	72 km	5.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1980	EF1	96 km	1.7 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	77 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	23 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1962	EF1	76 km	0.6 mi	0
May 19, 1957	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	88 km	0.2 mi	0
May 19, 2019	EF0	67 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 22, 2018	EF0	57 km	1.2 mi	0
Feb 12, 2018	EF0	79 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	71 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 2012	EF0	15 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 27, 2010	EF0	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 2010	EF0	98 km	0.5 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	—	—	108 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (98 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	98 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	186 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	71 km
2002	MCNALLY	146,540	82 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	63 km
2021	KNP COMPLEX	89,960	80 km
2017	GARZA	48,404	90 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	98 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	75 km
2017	PIER	36,626	56 km
2016	CEDAR	29,191	69 km
2021	FRENCH	27,331	73 km
2011	BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX	27,229	85 km
1984	BODFISH	23,189	93 km
1990	STORMY	23,157	72 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	75 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	67 km
2017	LION	18,576	82 km
2011	LION	17,671	78 km
2010	BULL	17,238	79 km
2017	SCHAEFFER	16,100	85 km
2024	HURRICANE	13,488	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
February	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
March	56°F (14°C)	1.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
May	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.0 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Pixley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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