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Keddie, CA

Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
61 Population 92/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Keddie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,198 ft (975 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates40.0059°N, 120.9524°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLassen County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,794 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 23 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 26 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 36 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 25 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 102 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 142 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 117 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 22 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 123 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 112 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 103 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 107 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 82 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 140 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 144 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 87 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 141 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 65 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 125 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 77 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 77 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 81 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 93 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 85 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 76 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 63 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 85 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 91 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 80 km 0
Mar 29, 2014 EF0 89 km 0
Mar 25, 2014 EF0 70 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF0 96 km 0
Apr 8, 2005 EF0 84 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 72 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 186 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 186 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 188 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 DIXIE 979,795 36 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 35 km
2012 RUSH 306,811 99 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 60 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 74 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 66 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 88 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 23 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 30 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 75 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 33 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 45 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 29 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 79 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 95 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 79 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 70 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 56 km
1988 49R 36,673 88 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 5.2 in

Keddie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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