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Weather & Climate in Tulare, CA

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

Tulare 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 Moderate with a median AQI of 71 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 21% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 279 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

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.7 km²)
Population Density3,374/sq mi
Coordinates36.1994°N, 119.3419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median71.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %20.8%
Unhealthy Days111

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 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

4,708 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 101 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 126 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 147 km 5 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 136 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 123 km 12 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 134 km -2 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 119 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 133 km 2 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 111 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 108 km 11 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 135 km 4 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 133 km -1 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 106 km 8 km
Jul 6, 2019 17km ESE of Little Lake, CA M4.9 149 km 4 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 110 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 73 km 22 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 134 km 2 km
Jul 6, 2019 16km ESE of Little Lake, CA M4.9 148 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 108 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km E of Little Lake, CA M4.8 147 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 37 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 74 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 55 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 19 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 48 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 48 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 72 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 53 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 39 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 74 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 71 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 58 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 33 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 54 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 90 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 11 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 17, 2012 EF0 100 km 0.0 mi 0
Jan 18, 2010 EF0 75 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 27, 2008 EF0 15 km 2.0 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 — — 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 93 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 162 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 181 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: CASTLE (174,424 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CASTLE 174,424 69 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 86 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 83 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 71 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 64 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 90 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 99 km
2017 PIER 36,626 58 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 83 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 89 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 86 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 83 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 67 km
2017 LION 18,576 79 km
2011 LION 17,671 73 km
2010 BULL 17,238 91 km
2017 SCHAEFFER 16,100 89 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 95 km
1986 DEER 10,963 83 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Tulare has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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