Weather & Climate in Richgrove, CA

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

Richgrove 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 512 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	512 ft (156 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	4,747/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7966°N, 119.1069°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Tulare County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

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

6,832 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jul 6, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M7.1	136 km	8 km
Jul 4, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M6.4	145 km	11 km
Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	114 km	8 km
Jun 24, 2020	18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	M5.8	125 km	5 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	133 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	115 km	10 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	123 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	20km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.4	129 km	7 km
Jul 5, 2019	16km W of Searles Valley, CA	M5.4	138 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	130 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1996	27km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.3	135 km	0 km
Mar 6, 1998	28km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.2	136 km	0 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	77 km	12 km
Oct 3, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.2	130 km	-2 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	72 km	21 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M5.2	114 km	2 km
Jan 7, 1996	16km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.2	132 km	3 km
Mar 7, 1998	30km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.0	138 km	0 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	63 km	3 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	127 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	83 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	95 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1991	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	97 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	38 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1962	EF1	72 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	62 km	0.2 mi	0
May 19, 2019	EF0	91 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 22, 2018	EF0	78 km	1.2 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	71 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 2012	EF0	39 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 27, 2010	EF0	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 27, 2008	EF0	64 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 2004	EF0	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 1997	EF0	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 17, 1997	EF0	48 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 20, 1997	EF0	58 km	3.0 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	—	—	128 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (94 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	94 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	68 km
2002	MCNALLY	146,540	70 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	49 km
2021	KNP COMPLEX	89,960	91 km
2000	MANTER	76,158	85 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	74 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	64 km
2017	PIER	36,626	51 km
2008	PIUTE	36,251	77 km
2016	CEDAR	29,191	48 km
2021	FRENCH	27,331	50 km
2011	BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX	27,229	58 km
2011	COMANCHE	25,965	82 km
1984	BODFISH	23,189	69 km
1990	STORMY	23,157	52 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	88 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	87 km
2017	LION	18,576	79 km
2011	LION	17,671	76 km
2010	BULL	17,238	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
February	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
March	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
April	62°F (16°C)	0.8 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.3 in
June	76°F (25°C)	0.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in
September	74°F (24°C)	0.3 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Richgrove has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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