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Weather & Climate in Canby, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 4,320 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,320 ft (1,317 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4523°N, 120.8883°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Modoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
1,320 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M6.0 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 135 km | 9 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California | M5.7 | 141 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 140 km | 6 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 4km NW of Canyondam, CA | M5.2 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 79 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M4.4 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California | M4.4 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M4.3 | 79 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M4.3 | 142 km | -2 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 124 km | 1 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 | 71 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 58 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 109 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 119 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANTELOPE (141,960 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | ANTELOPE | 141,960 | 76 km |
| 2012 | BARRY POINT | 91,487 | 65 km |
| 2020 | W-5 COLD SPRINGS | 84,024 | 75 km |
| 2020 | CALDWELL | 81,870 | 57 km |
| 2001 | OBSERVATION | 67,432 | 100 km |
| 2017 | STEELE | 49,153 | 48 km |
| 2014 | BALD | 39,770 | 74 km |
| 2018 | STONE | 39,455 | 11 km |
| 2014 | EILER | 30,967 | 92 km |
| 2017 | COVE | 30,884 | 22 km |
| 2001 | BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE) | 30,803 | 62 km |
| 1999 | PINE | 24,124 | 37 km |
| 1996 | AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) | 24,090 | 32 km |
| 1987 | LOST | 23,599 | 87 km |
| 2020 | GOLD | 21,623 | 44 km |
| 2018 | WHALEBACK | 18,640 | 92 km |
| 2019 | TUCKER | 14,128 | 48 km |
| 2014 | DAY | 13,750 | 41 km |
| 2012 | LIKELY | 12,582 | 49 km |
| 2008 | CORRAL | 11,601 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Canby has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.3").