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Weather & Climate in Traver, CA

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

Traver 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 10.3 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 287 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation287 ft (87 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates36.4541°N, 119.4837°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,820 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 106 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 135 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 133 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 124 km 9 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 149 km 21 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 145 km -2 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 141 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 146 km 4 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 107 km 11 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 137 km 4 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 140 km 5 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 106 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 108 km 10 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 140 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 102 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 140 km 5 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 145 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 107 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 142 km 4 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 127 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 22 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 48 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 92 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 43 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 78 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 42 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 12 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 18 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 18 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 41 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 23 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 64 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 90 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 82 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 53 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 84 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 21 km 1.2 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 — — 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 105 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 137 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 155 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 177 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 99 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 85 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 69 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 95 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 63 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 92 km
2017 PIER 36,626 79 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 95 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 96 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 71 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 99 km
2017 LION 18,576 93 km
2011 LION 17,671 87 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 94 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 81 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 73 km
1986 DEER 10,963 67 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 93 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 85 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Traver has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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