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Weather & Climate in Silver Lakes, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°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 5.6 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 2,466 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,466 ft (752 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7478°N, 117.3450°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16,804 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake | M7.3 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake | M7.1 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | Northridge, California, earthquake | M6.7 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake | M6.3 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake | M6.1 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California | M5.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake | M5.8 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.8 | 110 km | -1 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA | M5.8 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California | M5.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California | M5.7 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12km NW of California City, California | M5.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA | M5.6 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 1994 | 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California | M5.6 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake | M5.5 | 75 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
44 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1954 | EF2 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2008 | EF1 | 82 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1997 | EF1 | 22 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1997 | EF1 | 17 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1997 | EF1 | 29 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 1976 | EF1 | 27 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 25, 1965 | EF1 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | EF0 | 46 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | EF0 | 100 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2017 | EF0 | 14 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2015 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2013 | EF0 | 2 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF0 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2007 | EF0 | 80 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2007 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2005 | EF0 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2005 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2004 | EF0 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2004 | EF0 | 42 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 124 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | STATION | 165,368 | 86 km |
| 2020 | BOBCAT | 115,728 | 72 km |
| 2003 | OLD | 90,180 | 56 km |
| 2006 | MILLARD | 86,585 | 97 km |
| 1999 | WILLOW | 63,525 | 50 km |
| 2003 | GRAND PRIX | 50,799 | 64 km |
| 2002 | WILLIAMS | 37,505 | 73 km |
| 2016 | BLUE CUT | 36,856 | 49 km |
| 2020 | APPLE | 32,374 | 91 km |
| 2015 | LAKE | 30,421 | 86 km |
| 2008 | FREEWAY COMPLEX | 29,350 | 100 km |
| 1998 | EDNA | 27,561 | 100 km |
| 2020 | EL DORADO | 22,300 | 82 km |
| 2002 | CURVE | 20,565 | 65 km |
| 1997 | NARROWS | 18,248 | 57 km |
| 2007 | BUTLER 2 | 14,661 | 60 km |
| 2010 | CROWN | 14,033 | 83 km |
| 2020 | BLUE RIDGE | 13,869 | 98 km |
| 2007 | SLIDE | 13,190 | 63 km |
| 1994 | DEVILS | 12,778 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Silver Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").