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Platina, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
27 Population 13/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
667 Violent Crime/100K 4,292 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Platina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,301 ft (701 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates40.3591°N, 122.9042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyTehama County County
Nearest AirportRedding Regional (RDD)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience27.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

4,257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 25, 1992 The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake M7.2 112 km
Apr 26, 1992 32 km SW of Ferndale, California M6.6 140 km
Apr 26, 1992 30 km WSW of Ferndale, California M6.5 141 km
Aug 17, 1991 30 km SSW of Scotia, California M6.0 118 km
Jan 28, 2015 40 km SW of Ferndale, California M5.7 144 km
Jan 22, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.6 125 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 115 km
Jun 23, 2019 6km SSW of Petrolia, CA M5.6 119 km
Jan 16, 1990 30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.4 119 km
Dec 26, 1994 7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.4 126 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 73 km
Jan 1, 2023 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA M5.4 91 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.3 116 km
Mar 18, 2020 15km W of Petrolia, CA M5.2 132 km
Jan 26, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.2 127 km
Jun 17, 2002 29 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.2 148 km
Jul 18, 2021 12km W of Petrolia, CA M5.1 129 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 51 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 115 km
Jul 19, 2006 35 km SSW of Ferndale, California M5.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 87 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 63 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 57 km 0
Apr 25, 2021 EF0 89 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 88 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 66 km 0
Mar 29, 2014 EF0 98 km 0
Apr 4, 2013 EF0 63 km 0
Feb 19, 2013 EF0 73 km 0
Mar 8, 2010 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 5, 2000 EF0 91 km 0
Mar 14, 1987 EF0 65 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF0 74 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF0 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 119 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 131 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 155 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 180 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 48 km
2018 CARR 233,710 48 km
2021 MONUMENT 226,125 50 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 85 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 94 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 98 km
1999 MEGRAM- ORLEANS 125,337 87 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 9 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 71 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 30 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 73 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 81 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 96 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 25 km
1987 MENDENHALL 54,162 92 km
2018 HIRZ 46,700 87 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 53 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 29 km
2015 ROUTE COMPLEX 35,444 60 km
2008 IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE) 32,397 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 7.4 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 6.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 7.2 in Coldest

Platina has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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