Burney, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,921
Population
544/sq mi density
$67,097
Median Income
$31,241 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$219,593 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,097 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $745/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Burney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,239 ft (987 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8894°N, 121.6755°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 46 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 72 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 81 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Burney has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.3").