Dales, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
102
Population
157/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 739 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3180°N, 122.0538°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tehama County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 50 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 122 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 150 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
Dales has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.1").