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Weather & Climate in Visalia, CA

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

Visalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 326 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 31.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²)
Population Density3,705/sq mi
Coordinates36.3280°N, 119.3285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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

6,098 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 109 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 122 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 150 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 141 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 137 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 137 km 12 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 132 km -2 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 133 km 21 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 135 km 2 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 122 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 132 km 4 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 113 km 11 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 134 km -1 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 148 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 145 km 4 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 112 km 8 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 115 km 10 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 149 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 88 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 150 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 34 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 67 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 61 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 97 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 54 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 11 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 38 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 38 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 60 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 43 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 73 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 61 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 61 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 19 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 41 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 9, 2012 EF0 25 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 17, 2012 EF0 95 km 0.0 mi 0
Jan 18, 2010 EF0 65 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 — — 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 90 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 147 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 166 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 184 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 188 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 68 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 88 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 71 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 76 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 55 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 96 km
2017 PIER 36,626 60 km
2016 CEDAR 29,191 91 km
2021 FRENCH 27,331 98 km
1990 STORMY 23,157 93 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 94 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 74 km
2017 LION 18,576 77 km
2011 LION 17,671 71 km
2010 BULL 17,238 98 km
2017 SCHAEFFER 16,100 90 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 82 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 88 km
1986 DEER 10,963 70 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Visalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 46°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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