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Weather & Climate in Burnt Ranch, CA

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

Burnt Ranch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 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 35.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,562 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,562 ft (781 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates40.8113°N, 123.5083°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyHumboldt County County
Nearest AirportRedding Regional (RDD)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively High
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,802 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992 The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake M7.2 81 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2014 77 km WNW of Indianola, California M6.8 137 km 16 km
Apr 26, 1992 32 km SW of Ferndale, California M6.6 100 km 22 km
Jan 10, 2010 The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake M6.5 101 km 29 km
Apr 26, 1992 30 km WSW of Ferndale, California M6.5 99 km 19 km
Aug 17, 1991 30 km SSW of Scotia, California M6.0 91 km 8 km
Feb 4, 2010 61 km WSW of Ferndale, California M5.9 130 km 23 km
Mar 9, 2020 69km W of Petrolia, CA M5.8 142 km 3 km
Jan 28, 2015 40 km SW of Ferndale, California M5.7 108 km 17 km
Jan 22, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.6 95 km 23 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 44 km 27 km
Jun 23, 2019 6km SSW of Petrolia, CA M5.6 90 km 9 km
Jan 16, 1990 30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.4 92 km 4 km
Feb 26, 2007 51 km W of Ferndale, California M5.4 116 km -1 km
Feb 26, 2007 52km W of Ferndale, CA M5.4 116 km 5 km
Dec 26, 1994 7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.4 67 km 23 km
Jan 13, 2001 off the coast of Northern California M5.4 146 km 2 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 3 km 28 km
Jan 1, 2023 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA M5.4 59 km 31 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.3 91 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 29, 1958 EF2 52 km 2.0 mi 0
Jan 25, 2018 EF0 55 km 0.0 mi 0
May 13, 1960 EF0 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1873 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m — 138 km
1992 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 84 km
2024 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 0.1 m — 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 129 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 172 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 186 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 78 km
2021 MONUMENT 226,125 23 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 56 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 35 km
1999 MEGRAM- ORLEANS 125,337 25 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 77 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 30 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 90 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 84 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 91 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 17 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 82 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 93 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 91 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 75 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 87 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 69 km
2008 BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) 40,029 62 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 77 km
2023 MOSQUITO 36,111 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 9.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 7.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 8.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 9.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Burnt Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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