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Weather & Climate in Tecopa, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tecopa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°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 5.0 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 1,475 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,475 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8206°N, 116.2051°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7,986 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake | M7.1 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada | M5.8 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA | M5.8 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California | M5.8 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA | M5.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.4 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 21km SW of Ludlow, California | M5.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | M5.4 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 17km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 27km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.3 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Mar 18, 1997 | 20km ENE of Barstow, California | M5.3 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.2 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 1996 | 16km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.2 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 30km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.0 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 1990 | 65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada | M5.0 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 28km NW of Ludlow, California | M5.0 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 25km S of Ludlow, CA | M5.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 7, 1964 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1998 | EF0 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1991 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1987 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 174 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DOME (43,628 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | DOME | 43,628 | 80 km |
| 2005 | GOODSPRINGS | 33,448 | 67 km |
| 2013 | CARPENTER 1 | 27,879 | 71 km |
| 2006 | CALICO | 9,274 | 36 km |
| 1987 | ZIPPER | 6,306 | 64 km |
| 2000 | HAPPY | 5,987 | 82 km |
| 2002 | LOST CABIN | 4,555 | 65 km |
| 2005 | KINGSTON | 3,739 | 26 km |
| 2020 | COTTONWOOD | 2,783 | 69 km |
| 2020 | MAHOGANY | 2,713 | 80 km |
| 2021 | MOJAVE | 2,499 | 65 km |
| 2005 | RANGE | 2,473 | 76 km |
| 2000 | BUCK SPRINGS | 2,233 | 71 km |
| 2007 | GOLDEN | 2,062 | 42 km |
| 2011 | WELLS | 1,841 | 65 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,802 | 63 km |
| 2006 | BUTTE 2 | 1,766 | 76 km |
| 2004 | LONGSTREET | 1,628 | 74 km |
| 2006 | SCENIC | 1,624 | 76 km |
| 1988 | STERLING | 1,340 | 77 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in |
Tecopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 43°F in January to 91°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").