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Weather & Climate in Smith Corner, CA

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

Smith Corner 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 329 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation329 ft (100 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,923/sq mi
Coordinates35.4788°N, 119.2771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)
77 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 Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 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

5,464 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 105 km 8 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 114 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 139 km 9 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 146 km 5 km
Aug 17, 1995 17km N of Ridgecrest, California M5.4 150 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 133 km 11 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 44 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 140 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 40 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 140 km 2 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 119 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 136 km 11 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 135 km 16 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 145 km 1 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 133 km 14 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 60 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 133 km 13 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 123 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2019 19km E of Little Lake, CA M5.0 150 km 8 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 139 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 43 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 50 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 50 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 46 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 70 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 20 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 27, 2008 EF0 95 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 25 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 28 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 20, 1997 EF0 95 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 39 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1996 EF0 77 km 0.3 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 58 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1993 EF0 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 12, 1991 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 74 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 136 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 130 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 94 km
2006 DAY 159,713 100 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 82 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 94 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 91 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 85 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 86 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 27 km
2017 PIER 36,626 88 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 85 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 73 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 69 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 53 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 62 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 81 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 77 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 78 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 90 km
2002 WOLF 21,097 99 km
2010 BULL 17,238 83 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

Smith Corner 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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