Weather & Climate in Santa Paula, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Paula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50. 52% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3549°N, 119.0663°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 15 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3,776 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 17, 1994 | Northridge, California, earthquake | M6.7 | 51 km | 18 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California | M5.9 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake | M5.8 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California | M5.6 | 34 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake | M5.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 10km ESE of Piru, California | M5.2 | 34 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 3km WNW of Panorama City, California | M5.2 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 24 km SW of Lamont, CA | M5.2 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 9km N of Chatsworth, California | M5.2 | 42 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 21km SW of Lamont, California | M5.2 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 2km NW of Brea, CA | M5.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 7 km SE of Ojai, CA | M5.1 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 12km ESE of Piru, California | M5.1 | 36 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 10km SSW of Valencia, California | M5.1 | 41 km | 11 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California | M5.1 | 45 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 8km ESE of Piru, California | M5.1 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 25km SSW of Bodfish, California | M5.0 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 11km SW of Valencia, California | M5.0 | 37 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 46 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 1983 | EF2 | 76 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1982 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1966 | EF2 | 88 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1966 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1992 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1991 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 1983 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1982 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1982 | EF1 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1979 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 3, 1977 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1964 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1962 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 1955 | EF1 | 78 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2023 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2023 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2019 | EF0 | 22 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2014 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.7 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 | 79 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 53 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 51 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | THOMAS | 281,982 | 25 km |
| 2007 | ZACA | 241,846 | 66 km |
| 2009 | STATION | 165,368 | 86 km |
| 2006 | DAY | 159,713 | 30 km |
| 1985 | WHEELER 2 | 126,854 | 32 km |
| 2003 | SIMI | 107,756 | 25 km |
| 2018 | WOOLSEY | 97,962 | 34 km |
| 2003 | PIRU | 63,920 | 23 km |
| 1985 | FERNDALE | 46,724 | 10 km |
| 1993 | MARRE | 44,309 | 91 km |
| 2016 | SAND | 41,561 | 66 km |
| 2007 | BUCKWEED | 41,332 | 60 km |
| 1993 | GREEN MEADOWS | 38,115 | 28 km |
| 2007 | RANCH | 37,009 | 36 km |
| 2016 | REY | 33,323 | 66 km |
| 2013 | POWERHOUSE | 32,329 | 66 km |
| 2020 | LAKE | 30,971 | 59 km |
| 1993 | STECKEL | 26,202 | 9 km |
| 2011 | COMANCHE | 25,965 | 89 km |
| 2005 | TOPANGA | 24,133 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Santa Paula has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.0").