Weather & Climate in Clipper Mills, CA

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

Clipper Mills 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 3,431 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	3,431 ft (1,046 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5324°N, 121.1666°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Yuba County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"

117% above US avg

Snowfall 82.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 11.26"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.4 / 100
Community Resilience	36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively 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

2,050 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	74 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	75 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	56 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	74 km	6 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	105 km	3 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	142 km	14 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	72 km	4 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	106 km	3 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	100 km	1 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	96 km	-2 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	150 km	2 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	74 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1995	9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada	M4.5	95 km	-1 km
Mar 21, 2020	5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada	M4.5	132 km	8 km
Aug 4, 2016	5 km WNW of Patton Village, California	M4.5	107 km	7 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km NW of Belden, CA	M4.4	58 km	8 km
Mar 27, 1997	14km SW of Manton, CA	M4.4	113 km	8 km
Jun 14, 1991	8 km SW of Hat Creek, California	M4.4	144 km	11 km
May 17, 1995	18 km WSW of Paskenta, California	M4.4	138 km	3 km
Nov 5, 1997	3 km ENE of East Quincy, California	M4.4	53 km	-1 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	40 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	35 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Feb 7, 1978	EF2	96 km	1.9 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	65 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	92 km	0.4 mi	0
Dec 24, 2015	EF1	92 km	6.2 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	80 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	84 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	79 km	0.7 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	55 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	66 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	59 km	0.3 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	86 km	21.7 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	89 km	26.4 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1993	EF1	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	49 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (111 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	111 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	152 km
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	197 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	92 km
2020	NORTH COMPLEX	316,556	22 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	42 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	80 km
2021	SUGAR	108,368	97 km
2014	KING	99,070	86 km
2012	CHIPS	79,978	63 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	68 km
2007	MOONLIGHT	65,718	85 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	90 km
2019	WALKER	58,747	79 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	43 km
2000	STORRIE	49,588	56 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	84 km
2020	LOYALTON	45,484	92 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	83 km
1987	CLARK	39,194	98 km
1988	49R	36,673	32 km
1999	MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS)	34,459	41 km
2020	SHEEP	29,150	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	11.3 in	Wettest
February	41°F (5°C)	7.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	7.2 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.6 in
November	45°F (7°C)	8.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	10.3 in	Coldest

Clipper Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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