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Tehama, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
395
Population
500/sq mi density
$67,614
Median Income
$34,417 per capita
$265,800
Home Value
$268,998 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
462
Violent Crime/100K
4,082 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,614 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$265,800 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
462 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tehama 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0218°N, 122.1269°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tehama County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 74 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 154 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
Tehama has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").