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Weather & Climate in Vineyard, CA

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

Vineyard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°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 18.4 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 69 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²)
Population Density2,274/sq mi
Coordinates38.4740°N, 121.3240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySacramento County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.4 / 100
Community Resilience57.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,755 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 91 km 11 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 145 km -1 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 96 km 9 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 149 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 143 km 1 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 148 km -1 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 126 km 7 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 141 km -2 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 135 km 4 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 150 km -1 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 129 km 8 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 133 km 9 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 140 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 131 km 1 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 135 km 8 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 142 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 132 km 3 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 115 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 135 km 2 km
Sep 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.5 150 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 27 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 11, 2023 EF1 92 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 66 km 0.4 mi 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 31 km 6.2 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 70 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 67 km 4.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 71 km 2.0 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 73 km 1.6 mi 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 96 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 89 km 0.6 mi 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 94 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 37 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 27 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF1 27 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 96 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 14, 2023 EF0 24 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 8, 2022 EF0 16 km 0.8 mi 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 33 km 4.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 4.5 m 30 110 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m — 138 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HENNESSEY (314,241 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 85 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 94 km
2014 KING 99,070 85 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 76 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 84 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 68 km
2017 ATLAS 51,664 81 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 88 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 95 km
1988 49R 36,673 86 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 67 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 97 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 87 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 81 km
2004 POWER 17,266 91 km
2017 CASCADE 16,155 99 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 94 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 94 km
2006 ZAM ASSIST 14,404 59 km
2018 WAVERLY 12,238 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Vineyard has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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