The weather is moderate with year-round temperatures ranging from
45 to 75 degrees. However, not all of the areas in Ventura County are
the same. The further away from the ocean you go, the warmer it
gets. Temperatures in inland regions may be as much as 10 to 20
degrees higher than at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu.
Prevailing winds are usually from the west at an average speed of 9
knots. "Santa Ana" wind conditions, usually in the late summer
months, cause a hot, dry atmosphere. The average annual precipitation/rainfall
is 12.11 (which falls mostly from January through March). Rainfall the rest of
the year is very sparse.
SMOG: The smog level in Ventura County is less
than in surrounding areas. The Ventura County Pollution Control
District enforces strict air quality regulations to ensure that we stay
relatively smog-free. Westerly ocean breezes also keep Naval Base
Ventura County relatively smog free.
EARTHQUAKES: There are
several geologic faults running through Ventura County that cause infrequent
shaking and rumbling in the region. In the last decade or two, there
has been little or no damage from earthquakes to Port Hueneme or any of the
nearby cities.