Weather & Climate in Berry Creek, CA

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

Berry Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 82.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,325 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,325 ft (709 m)
Area	57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6318°N, 121.4056°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Butte County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"

117% above US avg

Snowfall 82.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.0 / 100
Community Resilience	60.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

3,104 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	69 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	69 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	70 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	68 km	6 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	126 km	3 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	140 km	25 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	125 km	14 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	148 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	67 km	4 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	123 km	1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	127 km	3 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	147 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	118 km	-2 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	126 km	2 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	96 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	146 km	1 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	138 km	25 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	147 km	3 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	140 km	23 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	130 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	19 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	19 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	64 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	42 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	59 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	64 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	60 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	71 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	66 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	62 km	0.3 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	69 km	26.4 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	65 km	21.7 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1993	EF1	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	19 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	35 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 1978	EF1	24 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (96 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	96 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	139 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	DIXIE	979,795	90 km
2020	NORTH COMPLEX	316,556	26 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	19 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	58 km
2012	CHIPS	79,978	54 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	90 km
2007	MOONLIGHT	65,718	87 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	70 km
2019	WALKER	58,747	87 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	25 km
2000	STORRIE	49,588	45 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	62 km
1988	49R	36,673	46 km
1999	MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS)	34,459	29 km
2020	SHEEP	29,150	98 km
2012	PONDEROSA	28,690	94 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	89 km
2008	CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH)	26,418	21 km
2008	HUMBOLDT	23,769	25 km
2007	ANTELOPE COMPLEX (WHEELER)	23,108	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	8.5 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	48°F (9°C)	6.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.5 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
November	51°F (10°C)	6.8 in
December	45°F (7°C)	7.2 in

Berry Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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