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Weather & Climate in Wilsonia, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wilsonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 305 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 41.7 inches. The area receives 186.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 6,601 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,601 ft (2,012 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7346°N, 118.9558°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7,902 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA | M5.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.4 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 27km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.3 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.2 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 105 km | -2 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 30km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.0 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.0 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 19km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.0 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M4.9 | 125 km | -1 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 93 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
52 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF2 | 77 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1980 | EF2 | 78 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1962 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF1 | 61 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EF1 | 55 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1986 | EF1 | 65 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1982 | EF1 | 62 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1980 | EF1 | 68 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1962 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1957 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | EF0 | 38 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2018 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2018 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | EF0 | 69 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2012 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2010 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 71 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 100 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 119 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 138 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CREEK | 381,441 | 69 km |
| 2020 | CASTLE | 174,424 | 65 km |
| 2002 | MCNALLY | 146,540 | 89 km |
| 2015 | ROUGH | 146,369 | 15 km |
| 2021 | WINDY | 97,831 | 90 km |
| 2021 | KNP COMPLEX | 89,960 | 22 km |
| 2017 | PIER | 36,626 | 72 km |
| 2007 | INYO COMPLEX (OAK) | 28,447 | 62 km |
| 2013 | ASPEN | 23,564 | 68 km |
| 2017 | LION | 18,576 | 66 km |
| 2011 | LION | 17,671 | 61 km |
| 2017 | SCHAEFFER | 16,100 | 89 km |
| 2014 | FRENCH | 14,534 | 72 km |
| 2018 | LIONS | 14,252 | 97 km |
| 2017 | RAILROAD | 12,765 | 98 km |
| 2008 | TEHIPITE | 12,205 | 26 km |
| 1989 | POWERHOUSE | 11,532 | 62 km |
| 1986 | DEER | 10,963 | 15 km |
| 2019 | TABOOSE | 10,401 | 63 km |
| 2005 | COMB COMPLEX | 10,211 | 28 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in |
Wilsonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.2").