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Weather & Climate in Bella Vista, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bella Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 269 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 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 631 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 631 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6512°N, 122.2564°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,698 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 24, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California | M5.7 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California | M5.6 | 140 km | 27 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California | M5.4 | 107 km | 28 km |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA | M5.4 | 147 km | 31 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 4km NW of Canyondam, CA | M5.2 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 7km NW of Redding, CA | M5.1 | 14 km | 25 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Jan 18, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Orick, California | M4.9 | 139 km | 35 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 19km SSE of Blue Lake, CA | M4.8 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.7 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 5km NNW of Redding, CA | M4.6 | 13 km | 25 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Redding, California | M4.5 | 13 km | 23 km |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 8 km ESE of Mad River, California | M4.5 | 100 km | 36 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 8 km SE of Hyampom, California | M4.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 53 km | 17 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 6 km NW of Belden, CA | M4.4 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Mar 27, 1997 | 14km SW of Manton, CA | M4.4 | 43 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 24, 1986 | EF2 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1980 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1978 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1978 | EF1 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2021 | EF0 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | EF0 | 80 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2013 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1987 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1978 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1978 | EF0 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 66 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 84 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 122 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARR (233,710 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | CARR | 233,710 | 29 km |
| 2021 | MONUMENT | 226,125 | 85 km |
| 2021 | HAYPRESS | 204,549 | 80 km |
| 1990 | CAMPBELL | 128,266 | 77 km |
| 2021 | MCFARLAND | 121,554 | 70 km |
| 2006 | PIGEON | 100,962 | 86 km |
| 2008 | YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) | 94,888 | 87 km |
| 2015 | RIVER COMPLEX | 78,531 | 98 km |
| 2018 | DELTA | 63,732 | 43 km |
| 1992 | FOUNTAIN | 62,340 | 40 km |
| 1999 | GUN 2 | 61,203 | 65 km |
| 2020 | ZOGG | 56,941 | 40 km |
| 2012 | BAGLEY | 47,731 | 46 km |
| 2018 | HIRZ | 46,700 | 37 km |
| 1994 | BARKLEY | 44,256 | 73 km |
| 2014 | BALD | 39,770 | 83 km |
| 2008 | SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) | 36,514 | 36 km |
| 2014 | WHITES | 34,506 | 99 km |
| 2008 | IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE) | 32,397 | 77 km |
| 2015 | PATTISON | 31,129 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Bella Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.1").