Weather & Climate in Rosedale, CA

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

Rosedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°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 7.7 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 340 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	340 ft (104 m)
Area	29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²)
Population Density	660/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3886°N, 119.2057°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Kern County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.7"

80% below US avg

Wettest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.1 / 100
Community Resilience	6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

6,593 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	144 km	18 km
Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	115 km	8 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	140 km	5 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	148 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	105 km	10 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	127 km	9 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	143 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	20km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.4	149 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	146 km	5 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	145 km	12 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	122 km	11 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	33 km	12 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	129 km	5 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	28 km	21 km
Jan 7, 1996	16km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.2	147 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M5.2	139 km	2 km
Aug 20, 2023	7 km SE of Ojai, CA	M5.1	109 km	5 km
Apr 26, 1997	12km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	124 km	16 km
Jan 19, 1994	10km SSW of Valencia, California	M5.1	125 km	11 km
Jan 29, 1994	6km NNE of Chatsworth, California	M5.1	133 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	41 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	54 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 2012	EF0	81 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 27, 2010	EF0	11 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF0	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 1997	EF0	37 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 17, 1997	EF0	19 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	32 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1996	EF0	88 km	0.3 mi	0
May 13, 1995	EF0	66 km	2.5 mi	0
Feb 23, 1993	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 1993	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 12, 1991	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 20, 1988	EF0	63 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1812	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.4 m	1	147 km
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	140 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	144 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	135 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (134 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	134 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ZACA (241,846 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	ZACA	241,846	88 km
2006	DAY	159,713	89 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	99 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	85 km
1996	FIFTY-EIGHT	94,704	99 km
2009	LA BREA	84,213	90 km
1997	LOGAN	49,627	87 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	81 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	28 km
2017	PIER	36,626	93 km
2008	PIUTE	36,251	79 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	98 km
2016	CEDAR	29,191	73 km
2021	FRENCH	27,331	67 km
2011	BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX	27,229	46 km
2011	COMANCHE	25,965	51 km
1984	BODFISH	23,189	77 km
1990	STORMY	23,157	77 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	88 km
2002	WOLF	21,097	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	1.0 in
February	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
March	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
May	68°F (20°C)	0.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
July	80°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	80°F (26°C)	0.0 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Rosedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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