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Weather & Climate in Shandon, CA

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

Shandon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°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 12.2 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 1,077 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates35.6536°N, 120.3831°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Luis Obispo County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.8 / 100
Community Resilience93.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Tsunami Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,877 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 18 km 8 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 85 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 131 km 12 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 88 km 9 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 129 km 21 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 35 km 11 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 30 km 8 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 129 km 7 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 40 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 92 km 22 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 35 km 11 km
May 29, 2013 6km W of Isla Vista, CA M4.8 145 km 7 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 17 km 6 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 115 km 9 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 126 km 8 km
Aug 7, 2024 25 km SW of Lamont, CA M4.6 130 km 12 km
Apr 16, 2005 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA M4.6 129 km 9 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 63 km 4 km
May 16, 2005 5 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 32 km 9 km
Aug 6, 2012 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.5 35 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 63 km 0.7 mi 0
Feb 7, 2024 EF1 55 km 4.9 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 86 km 0.8 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 82 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 70 km 0.4 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 57 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 2, 2004 EF0 66 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 29, 2001 EF0 78 km 0.1 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF0 49 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 87 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1996 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 5, 1994 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 12, 1991 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 100 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 61 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FIFTY-EIGHT (94,704 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 37 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 86 km
1985 LAS PILITAS 75,841 42 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 65 km
1994 41 48,441 40 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 35 km
2016 CHIMNEY 46,950 63 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 88 km
1985 CHERRY 41,654 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 39,070 82 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 59 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 78 km
1996 WILD 24,439 97 km
1984 UNNAMED 23,122 83 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 30 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 49 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,243 83 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 60 km
1999 SPANISH 14,518 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Shandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in December to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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