Weather & Climate in Albion, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 123 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	123 ft (37 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density	118/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2253°N, 123.7576°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Mendocino County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 107 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.43"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	76.8 / 100
Community Resilience	39.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
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
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Tsunami	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,513 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992	The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake	M7.2	130 km	10 km
Apr 26, 1992	32 km SW of Ferndale, California	M6.6	146 km	22 km
Aug 17, 1991	30 km SSW of Scotia, California	M6.0	123 km	8 km
Jan 28, 2015	40 km SW of Ferndale, California	M5.7	142 km	17 km
Jan 22, 1997	33 km SW of Scotia, California	M5.6	128 km	23 km
Jun 23, 2019	6km SSW of Petrolia, CA	M5.6	125 km	9 km
Jan 16, 1990	30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California	M5.4	122 km	4 km
Jan 1, 2023	15km SE of Rio Dell, CA	M5.4	133 km	31 km
Mar 8, 1992	27 km NW of Shelter Cove, California	M5.3	120 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	15km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.2	138 km	29 km
Jan 26, 1997	33 km SW of Scotia, California	M5.2	130 km	22 km
Jul 18, 2021	12km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.1	135 km	31 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	83 km	14 km
Jul 19, 2006	35 km SSW of Ferndale, California	M5.0	131 km	20 km
Aug 7, 2009	43 km SW of Ferndale, California	M4.9	142 km	16 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	150 km	9 km
Jun 19, 1994	29 km SW of Ferndale, California	M4.9	139 km	19 km
Jun 5, 1992	31 km SSW of Ferndale, California	M4.9	133 km	20 km
Sep 24, 2022	37km W of Petrolia, CA	M4.8	147 km	13 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	106 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 27, 2005	EF1	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	22 km	1.7 mi	0
Feb 17, 1959	EF1	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 11, 1983	EF0	47 km	2.0 mi	0
Feb 3, 1958	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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	—	136 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (90 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	90 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANCH (427,048 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RANCH	427,048	85 km
1996	FORK	83,209	87 km
2020	WALLBRIDGE	55,194	94 km
1987	MENDENHALL	54,162	71 km
2018	RIVER	48,920	67 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	96 km
2017	REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT	36,545	49 km
2012	MILL	29,924	98 km
2001	TROUGH	25,270	93 km
2017	POCKET	18,691	91 km
1987	FOUTS	16,892	86 km
2006	HUNTER	16,757	86 km
2014	LODGE COMPLEX	12,299	63 km
1985	UNNAMED	9,655	88 km
2008	MEU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (SUGARLOAF)	8,344	33 km
2008	MEU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (RED MOUNTAIN)	7,636	75 km
2003	SPANISH	6,384	92 km
2008	MEU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (HARDY)	5,520	54 km
1988	UNNAMED	5,076	93 km
1991	GEYSERS	4,993	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	8.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	48°F (9°C)	7.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.6 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
July	57°F (14°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	51°F (10°C)	6.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	7.5 in

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 46°F in January to 59°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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