Weather & Climate in Whitley Gardens, CA

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

Whitley Gardens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°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 12.2 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 880 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	880 ft (268 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	77/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6563°N, 120.5081°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Luis Obispo County County
Nearest Airport	San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.8 / 100
Community Resilience	93.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,911 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	22 km	8 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	79 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	142 km	12 km
Sep 17, 1991	22 km NW of San Simeon, California	M5.2	77 km	9 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	139 km	21 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	149 km	9 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	33 km	11 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	122 km	7 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	29 km	8 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	37 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2016	6km SSW of Wasco, CA	M4.9	103 km	22 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	33 km	11 km
May 29, 2013	6km W of Isla Vista, CA	M4.8	149 km	7 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	22 km	6 km
Feb 4, 1991	33 km SE of Big Sur, California	M4.7	104 km	9 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	120 km	8 km
Aug 7, 2024	25 km SW of Lamont, CA	M4.6	140 km	12 km
Apr 16, 2005	20km ESE of Maricopa, CA	M4.6	139 km	9 km
Mar 17, 2004	9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California	M4.5	52 km	4 km
May 16, 2005	5 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.5	30 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 7, 2024	EF1	61 km	0.7 mi	0
Feb 7, 2024	EF1	48 km	4.9 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	91 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	93 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 2019	EF0	76 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 23, 2015	EF0	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 2, 2004	EF0	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 29, 2001	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
May 5, 1998	EF0	44 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 22, 1997	EF0	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1994	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 12, 1991	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1927	S. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.8 m	—	97 km
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	57 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	38 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DOLAN (124,382 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	DOLAN	124,382	98 km
1996	FIFTY-EIGHT	94,704	41 km
2009	LA BREA	84,213	91 km
1985	LAS PILITAS	75,841	41 km
2008	BASIN COMPLEX (INDIANS)	59,095	95 km
1985	GORDA-RAT	52,474	97 km
1997	LOGAN	49,627	71 km
1994	41	48,441	33 km
2017	GARZA	48,404	38 km
2016	CHIMNEY	46,950	52 km
1997	LOKERN	46,139	99 km
1999	KIRK COMPLEX (HARE)	43,054	97 km
1985	CHERRY	41,654	75 km
2005	UNNAMED	39,070	71 km
2020	MINERAL	29,901	57 km
2017	ALAMO	29,256	80 km
1996	WILD	24,439	86 km
1984	UNNAMED	23,122	72 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	40 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
February	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
March	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
April	56°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in
September	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

Whitley Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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