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Paynes Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
23
Population
7/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
915
Violent Crime/100K
6,460 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
915 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paynes Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,073 ft (632 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3419°N, 121.9250°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tehama County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 39 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 121 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 145 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Paynes Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.2").