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Weather & Climate in Waukena, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waukena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 205 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 205 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1391°N, 119.5110°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 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
4,026 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 28, 2004 | 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake | M6.0 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 24 km NE of San Lucas, California | M5.3 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 24 km SW of Lamont, CA | M5.2 | 121 km | 12 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 21km SW of Lamont, California | M5.2 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 25km SSW of Bodfish, California | M5.0 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M5.0 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M4.9 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 3 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 13 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6km SSW of Wasco, CA | M4.9 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 17km NE of Olancha, CA | M4.9 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1993 | 8 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.8 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 12 km SE of Parkfield, California | M4.7 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 17km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M4.7 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jul 18, 2019 | 9km NE of Coso Junction, CA | M4.6 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 25 km SW of Lamont, CA | M4.6 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 20km ESE of Maricopa, CA | M4.6 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 19km SE of Lone Pine, CA | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
55 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 1980 | EF2 | 31 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1962 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1986 | EF1 | 47 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1982 | EF1 | 49 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1980 | EF1 | 73 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 53 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 1, 1964 | EF1 | 29 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1962 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1957 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2019 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | EF0 | 45 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2018 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2015 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2012 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2010 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2010 | EF0 | 73 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 | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 110 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 171 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 190 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 | 85 km |
| 2015 | ROUGH | 146,369 | 97 km |
| 2021 | WINDY | 97,831 | 83 km |
| 2021 | KNP COMPLEX | 89,960 | 80 km |
| 2017 | GARZA | 48,404 | 74 km |
| 1997 | LOKERN | 46,139 | 91 km |
| 2017 | PIER | 36,626 | 72 km |
| 2020 | MINERAL | 29,901 | 94 km |
| 2016 | CEDAR | 29,191 | 93 km |
| 2021 | FRENCH | 27,331 | 98 km |
| 1990 | STORMY | 23,157 | 96 km |
| 1993 | ORCHARD | 22,309 | 67 km |
| 1996 | SKYLINE | 21,694 | 50 km |
| 1985 | LOSGATOSIV | 20,357 | 100 km |
| 2017 | LION | 18,576 | 95 km |
| 2024 | BOONE | 17,701 | 96 km |
| 2011 | LION | 17,671 | 89 km |
| 1986 | DEER | 10,963 | 96 km |
| 2017 | ELM 2 | 10,765 | 81 km |
| 1997 | CHOCKTAW | 10,234 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°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) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Waukena has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").