Paskenta, CA

Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
61 Population 56/sq mi density
$118,800 Home Value $309,388 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paskenta 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 23.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates39.8833°N, 122.5458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGlenn County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience15.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,477 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 131 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 127 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 133 km
Jan 1, 2023 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA M5.4 135 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 128 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 83 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 65 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 145 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 129 km
Jul 21, 2016 19km SSE of Blue Lake, CA M4.8 148 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 135 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 67 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 121 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 35 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 117 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 83 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 128 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 118 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 121 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 43 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 39 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 35 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 61 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 51 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 48 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 52 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 44 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 50 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 53 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 88 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 93 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 24 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 54 km 0
Jun 28, 1970 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 25, 2021 EF0 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 103 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 111 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 AUGUST COMPLEX 1,068,802 42 km
2018 RANCH 427,048 71 km
2018 CARR 233,710 93 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 85 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 64 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 54 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 44 km
1996 FORK 83,209 78 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 71 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 60 km
1987 MENDENHALL 54,162 57 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 94 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 72 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 43 km
2017 REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT 36,545 83 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 74 km
2012 MILL 29,924 63 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOTION) 29,346 91 km
2012 PONDEROSA 28,690 89 km
1999 JONES 26,818 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Paskenta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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