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Weather & Climate in West Goshen, CA

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

West Goshen 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 Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 263 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

Elevation263 ft (80 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates36.3492°N, 119.4574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

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

5,625 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 M5.8 133 km 5 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 143 km 3 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 125 km 9 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 142 km 12 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 137 km 21 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 143 km -2 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 147 km 2 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 131 km 3 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 104 km 11 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 143 km 4 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 146 km -1 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 150 km 5 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 102 km 8 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 147 km 4 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 105 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 90 km 22 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 142 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 103 km 11 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 134 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 22 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 59 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 55 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 88 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 42 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 1 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 28 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 29 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 52 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 34 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 85 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 51 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 92 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 51 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 95 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 96 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 22, 2018 EF0 24 km 1.2 mi 0
Feb 12, 2018 EF0 36 km 0.3 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 — — 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 102 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 148 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 166 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 187 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 194 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 80 km
2002 MCNALLY 146,540 100 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 76 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 87 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 64 km
2017 GARZA 48,404 87 km
2017 PIER 36,626 72 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 88 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 65 km
2017 LION 18,576 89 km
2011 LION 17,671 83 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 88 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 85 km
1986 DEER 10,963 74 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 90 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 89 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 82 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 95 km
2020 RATTLESNAKE 9,090 94 km
2021 WALKERS 9,011 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest

West Goshen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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