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Stonyford, CA

Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
98 Population 70/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 2,743 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stonyford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,192 ft (363 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates39.3695°N, 122.5438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGlenn County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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

3,937 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 130 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 140 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 23 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 111 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 78 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 50 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 66 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 91 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 61 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 139 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 74 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 62 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 66 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 58 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 91 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 140 km
Aug 3, 2006 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California M4.5 112 km
Aug 28, 2016 8 km ESE of Mad River, California M4.5 140 km
Jun 8, 2024 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA M4.5 66 km
Sep 19, 1992 7 km NW of Cobb, California M4.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 75 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 89 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 78 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 42 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 46 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 44 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 86 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 93 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 34 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 43 km 0
Jan 27, 2005 EF1 97 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 84 km 0
Feb 22, 1996 EF1 93 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 40 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 71 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 85 km 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 49 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 153 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 76 km
2018 RANCH 427,048 23 km
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 86 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 94 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 97 km
2015 ROCKY 96,125 52 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 89 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 83 km
1996 FORK 83,209 25 km
2019 KINCADE 77,780 80 km
2015 VALLEY 77,507 65 km
2020 GLASS 68,020 91 km
2020 WALLBRIDGE 55,194 93 km
1987 MENDENHALL 54,162 47 km
2018 RIVER 48,920 54 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 73 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 72 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 66 km
2017 TUBBS 36,981 90 km
2017 REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT 36,545 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 44°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest

Stonyford has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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