Weather & Climate in Teviston, CA

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

Teviston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 7.5 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 255 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.3°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	255 ft (78 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	501/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9289°N, 119.2783°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Kings County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,798 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	99 km	8 km
Jun 24, 2020	18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA	M5.8	130 km	5 km
Sep 20, 1995	16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California	M5.8	149 km	5 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	136 km	10 km
Jul 6, 2019	15km ESE of Little Lake, CA	M5.5	138 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	20km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.4	144 km	7 km
Aug 17, 1995	17km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.4	147 km	5 km
Nov 27, 1996	27km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.3	147 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	148 km	9 km
Mar 6, 1998	28km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.2	148 km	0 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	93 km	12 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	88 km	21 km
Oct 3, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.2	137 km	-2 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M5.2	127 km	2 km
Jan 7, 1996	16km N of Ridgecrest, California	M5.2	148 km	3 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	84 km	3 km
Oct 1, 2009	18km NE of Olancha, CA	M5.0	137 km	4 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	110 km	11 km
Jul 6, 2019	19km E of Little Lake, CA	M5.0	142 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2001	7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA	M4.9	126 km	-1 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	62 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	74 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 17, 1991	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	49 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	77 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	78 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	22 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1962	EF1	76 km	0.6 mi	0
May 19, 1957	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	82 km	0.2 mi	0
May 19, 2019	EF0	71 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 22, 2018	EF0	62 km	1.2 mi	0
Feb 12, 2018	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 2012	EF0	20 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 27, 2010	EF0	70 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 27, 2008	EF0	45 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 2005	EF0	86 km	—	0
Oct 20, 2004	EF0	61 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	110 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (98 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	98 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CASTLE	174,424	72 km
2002	MCNALLY	146,540	81 km
2021	WINDY	97,831	61 km
2021	KNP COMPLEX	89,960	84 km
2000	MANTER	76,158	99 km
2017	GARZA	48,404	92 km
2016	ERSKINE	48,066	94 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	71 km
2017	PIER	36,626	56 km
2008	PIUTE	36,251	98 km
2016	CEDAR	29,191	66 km
2021	FRENCH	27,331	69 km
2011	BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX	27,229	80 km
1984	BODFISH	23,189	89 km
1990	STORMY	23,157	69 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	75 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	69 km
2017	LION	18,576	83 km
2011	LION	17,671	79 km
2010	BULL	17,238	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
February	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
March	56°F (14°C)	1.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
May	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.0 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Teviston has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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