Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bieber experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.1 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 4,136 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average
36°F (2°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
316 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
4,136 ft (1,261 m)
Area
1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density
89/sq mi
Coordinates
41.1385°N, 121.1170°W
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
County
Modoc County County
Nearest Airport
Redding Regional (RDD) 76 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall15.0"
61% below US avg
Snowfall45.1"
Wettest Month (Jan)2.52"
Driest Month (Jul)0.24"
Air Quality
AQI Median
48.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
39.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
66.8 / 100
Community Resilience
21.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Volcano
Very Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,462 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
105 km
8 km
May 11, 2023
Lake Almanor Earthquake
M5.5
104 km
6 km
May 12, 2023
4km NW of Canyondam, CA
M5.2
105 km
6 km
Nov 26, 1998
7km NW of Redding, CA
M5.1
123 km
25 km
Dec 4, 1993
20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon
M5.1
148 km
5 km
Sep 8, 2023
12 km NE of Burney, CA
M5.0
43 km
16 km
May 24, 2013
1km NNW of Canyondam, CA
M4.9
107 km
4 km
Feb 10, 1993
28 km SW of Empire, Nevada
M4.8
149 km
5 km
Sep 14, 2015
43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California
M4.7
148 km
10 km
Nov 26, 1998
5km NNW of Redding, CA
M4.6
122 km
25 km
Jul 16, 2015
42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California
M4.6
149 km
10 km
Jul 21, 1998
4 km NNW of Redding, California
M4.5
123 km
23 km
Jul 27, 2015
43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California
M4.5
150 km
11 km
Jan 22, 2015
43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California
M4.5
149 km
12 km
Aug 4, 2016
5 km WNW of Patton Village, California
M4.5
133 km
7 km
May 10, 2005
10 km NW of Burney, California
M4.4
58 km
17 km
Apr 5, 2024
6 km NW of Belden, CA
M4.4
123 km
8 km
Mar 27, 1997
14km SW of Manton, CA
M4.4
116 km
8 km
Nov 5, 1997
3 km ENE of East Quincy, California
M4.4
134 km
-1 km
Jun 30, 2004
10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon
M4.4
128 km
9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1 tornado (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF1.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 22, 1958
EF1
92 km
2.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Medicine Lake (64 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Medicine Lake
Shield
2,412 m (7,913 ft)
1060
64 km
Lassen Volcanic Center
Stratovolcano
3,187 m (10,456 ft)
1917
79 km
Shasta
Stratovolcano
4,317 m (14,163 ft)
1250
95 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
93 km
2021
ANTELOPE
141,960
78 km
2020
W-5 COLD SPRINGS
84,024
85 km
2020
CALDWELL
81,870
72 km
2001
OBSERVATION
67,432
91 km
1992
FOUNTAIN
62,340
70 km
2017
STEELE
49,153
84 km
2012
BAGLEY
47,731
80 km
2018
HIRZ
46,700
99 km
2014
BALD
39,770
34 km
2018
STONE
39,455
33 km
2014
EILER
30,967
53 km
2017
COVE
30,884
18 km
2001
BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE)
30,803
73 km
2020
SHEEP
29,150
98 km
2012
PONDEROSA
28,690
97 km
2012
READING
26,872
70 km
1999
PINE
24,124
70 km
1996
AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG)
24,090
48 km
1987
LOST
23,599
48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
36°F (2°C)
2.5 in
Wettest
February
35°F (2°C)
2.1 in
March
39°F (4°C)
2.2 in
April
44°F (7°C)
1.3 in
May
51°F (11°C)
1.3 in
June
59°F (15°C)
0.9 in
July
70°F (21°C)
0.2 in
Warmest, Driest
August
66°F (19°C)
0.5 in
September
59°F (15°C)
0.8 in
October
50°F (10°C)
1.5 in
November
39°F (4°C)
2.4 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
Bieber has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.2").