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Weather & Climate in Crescent Mills, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crescent Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 3,918 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,918 ft (1,194 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1007°N, 120.9217°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lassen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,771 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 | 16 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 20 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 3 km N of Blairsden, California | M5.2 | 41 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 4km NW of Canyondam, CA | M5.2 | 19 km | 6 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | M5.1 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 7km NW of Redding, CA | M5.1 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 109 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 16 km | 4 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada | M4.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.8 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 113 km | -2 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 19km NW of Truckee, CA | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 5km NNW of Redding, CA | M4.6 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Redding, California | M4.5 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada | M4.5 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Nov 15, 1995 | 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada | M4.5 | 91 km | -1 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California | M4.5 | 61 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 6 km NW of Belden, CA | M4.4 | 33 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 1994 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 1986 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2005 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 1992 | EF1 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 1992 | EF1 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1978 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1978 | EF1 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | EF0 | 95 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2020 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2015 | EF0 | 79 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2005 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1998 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1994 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1993 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 66 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 176 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 181 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 186 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 | 25 km |
| 2020 | NORTH COMPLEX | 316,556 | 45 km |
| 2012 | RUSH | 306,811 | 90 km |
| 2018 | CAMP | 153,687 | 67 km |
| 1990 | CAMPBELL | 128,266 | 77 km |
| 2021 | SUGAR | 108,368 | 65 km |
| 2017 | LONG VALLEY | 80,456 | 86 km |
| 2012 | CHIPS | 79,978 | 24 km |
| 2001 | OBSERVATION | 67,432 | 95 km |
| 2007 | MOONLIGHT | 65,718 | 21 km |
| 1999 | GUN 2 | 61,203 | 76 km |
| 2019 | WALKER | 58,747 | 29 km |
| 2008 | BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) | 52,091 | 52 km |
| 2000 | STORRIE | 49,588 | 32 km |
| 1994 | COTTONWOOD | 47,912 | 83 km |
| 1999 | FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) | 47,030 | 92 km |
| 2020 | LOYALTON | 45,484 | 82 km |
| 1994 | BARKLEY | 44,256 | 71 km |
| 2014 | BALD | 39,770 | 92 km |
| 1987 | CLARK | 39,194 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in |
Crescent Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.2").