Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saticoy 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. 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 14.7 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 142 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average
57°F (14°C)
July Average
69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
142 ft (43 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
3,954/sq mi
Coordinates
34.2825°N, 119.1428°W
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
County
Ventura County County
Nearest Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 38 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall14.7"
61% below US avg
Wettest Month (Feb)3.35"
Driest Month (Jun)0.04"
Air Quality
AQI Median
48.0
Rating
Good
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
3,612 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.7.
Jan 17, 1994
Northridge, California, earthquake
M6.7
56 km
18 km
Jan 17, 1994
1km ENE of Granada Hills, California
M5.9
60 km
5 km
Jun 28, 1991
The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake
M5.8
106 km
8 km
Jul 11, 1992
12km NW of California City, California
M5.7
143 km
10 km
Jan 17, 1994
7km NNE of Simi Valley, California
M5.6
41 km
9 km
Feb 28, 1990
The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake
M5.5
134 km
3 km
Apr 5, 2018
31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA
M5.3
75 km
10 km
Mar 20, 1994
3km WNW of Panorama City, California
M5.2
62 km
12 km
Jan 18, 1994
10km ESE of Piru, California
M5.2
42 km
11 km
Aug 7, 2024
24 km SW of Lamont, CA
M5.2
92 km
12 km
Jan 17, 1994
9km N of Chatsworth, California
M5.2
49 km
5 km
May 28, 1993
21km SW of Lamont, California
M5.2
96 km
21 km
Mar 29, 2014
2km NW of Brea, CA
M5.1
120 km
5 km
Aug 20, 2023
7 km SE of Ojai, CA
M5.1
15 km
5 km
Jan 19, 1994
10km SSW of Valencia, California
M5.1
49 km
11 km
Apr 26, 1997
12km ESE of Piru, California
M5.1
45 km
16 km
Jan 19, 1994
8km ESE of Piru, California
M5.1
41 km
14 km
Jan 29, 1994
6km NNE of Chatsworth, California
M5.1
52 km
1 km
Sep 29, 2004
25km SSW of Bodfish, California
M5.0
132 km
3 km
Jun 26, 1995
11km SW of Valencia, California
M5.0
45 km
13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 46 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983
EF2
79 km
3.5 mi
0
Nov 9, 1982
EF2
65 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 7, 1966
EF2
89 km
10.3 mi
0
Nov 7, 1966
EF2
89 km
0.1 mi
0
Mar 22, 2023
EF1
99 km
0.5 mi
0
Mar 20, 1992
EF1
91 km
0.2 mi
0
Mar 17, 1991
EF1
99 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 1, 1983
EF1
83 km
0.3 mi
0
Nov 9, 1982
EF1
51 km
0.2 mi
0
Mar 29, 1982
EF1
99 km
2.0 mi
0
Jan 31, 1979
EF1
72 km
0.1 mi
0
Jan 3, 1977
EF1
64 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 9, 1964
EF1
77 km
1.0 mi
0
May 14, 1962
EF1
90 km
0.1 mi
0
Jan 18, 1955
EF1
82 km
3.0 mi
0
May 4, 2023
EF0
96 km
0.7 mi
0
May 4, 2023
EF0
93 km
0.1 mi
0
Mar 21, 2023
EF0
39 km
0.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2019
EF0
12 km
0.8 mi
0
Dec 12, 2014
EF0
85 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
70 km
1930
S. CALIFORNIA
Eruption + Earthquake
3.1 m
1
54 km
1994
WEST COAST, USA
Earthquake
0.1 m
57
56 km
1855
S. CALIFORNIA
Eruption + Earthquake
—
—
98 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
93 km
2006
DAY
159,713
40 km
1985
WHEELER 2
126,854
32 km
2003
SIMI
107,756
33 km
2018
WOOLSEY
97,962
34 km
2003
PIRU
63,920
34 km
1985
FERNDALE
46,724
15 km
1993
MARRE
44,309
89 km
2016
SAND
41,561
74 km
2007
BUCKWEED
41,332
69 km
1993
GREEN MEADOWS
38,115
24 km
2007
RANCH
37,009
46 km
2016
REY
33,323
63 km
2013
POWERHOUSE
32,329
76 km
2020
LAKE
30,971
70 km
1993
STECKEL
26,202
11 km
2011
COMANCHE
25,965
99 km
2005
TOPANGA
24,133
42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
57°F (14°C)
3.3 in
February
56°F (13°C)
3.4 in
Wettest
March
57°F (14°C)
2.8 in
April
59°F (15°C)
0.8 in
May
62°F (17°C)
0.2 in
June
65°F (18°C)
0.0 in
July
69°F (20°C)
0.0 in
Driest
August
70°F (21°C)
0.0 in
Warmest
September
69°F (20°C)
0.2 in
October
65°F (19°C)
0.3 in
November
60°F (15°C)
1.8 in
December
55°F (13°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
Saticoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").