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Weather & Climate in Tupman, CA

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

Tupman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°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 6.0 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 332 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation332 ft (101 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates35.2987°N, 119.3577°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

4,218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 142 km 18 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 108 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 139 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 118 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 124 km 9 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 119 km 11 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 144 km 12 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 32 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 126 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 28 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 100 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 123 km 11 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 121 km 16 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 118 km 14 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 131 km 1 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 67 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 119 km 13 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 127 km 11 km
Apr 27, 1997 11km SW of Valencia, California M4.9 121 km 15 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 122 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 22 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 66 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 100 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 54 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 44 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 91 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 8 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 42 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 33 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 48 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1996 EF0 97 km 0.3 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF0 79 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1993 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF0 71 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 132 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 140 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 125 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 142 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 THOMAS 281,982 94 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 73 km
2006 DAY 159,713 84 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 88 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 85 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 73 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 71 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 98 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 13 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 84 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 95 km
2016 REY 33,323 86 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 100 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 93 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 90 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 84 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 61 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 58 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 93 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Tupman has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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