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Weather & Climate in Dorris, CA

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

Dorris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°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 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.2 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 4,243 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,243 ft (1,293 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,157/sq mi
Coordinates41.9650°N, 121.9204°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySiskiyou County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 43.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Relatively High
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

519 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 45 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 40 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 37 km 5 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 117 km 16 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 114 km 17 km
Jun 14, 1991 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California M4.4 134 km 11 km
Jun 30, 2004 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M4.4 140 km 9 km
Dec 20, 2000 12 km NNW of Burney, California M4.4 110 km 17 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M4.3 115 km 12 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 33 km 1 km
Dec 20, 2000 11 km NNW of Burney, California M4.3 110 km 18 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 36 km -1 km
Jul 22, 2004 Oregon M4.3 140 km 0 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 30 km 6 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 48 km -2 km
Aug 29, 1997 Northern California M4.2 118 km 44 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 36 km -2 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 39 km 6 km
Jan 7, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 34 km 0 km
Dec 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 35 km -2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 19, 1962 EF1 20 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 1958 EF1 38 km 2.7 mi 0
May 28, 2019 EF0 64 km 0.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2007 EF0 19 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2004 EF0 26 km 0.2 mi 0
May 30, 1995 EF0 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 50 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 66 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 109 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 143 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 167 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 179 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 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 38 km
2020 CALDWELL 81,870 46 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 77 km
2017 STEELE 49,153 85 km
2018 STONE 39,455 96 km
2018 KLAMATHON 38,188 51 km
2014 BEAVER COMPLEX 35,204 28 km
2014 KNF BEAVER 34,274 79 km
2016 GAP 33,940 93 km
2020 S OBENCHAIN 32,875 89 km
2017 BLANKET CREEK 32,767 94 km
1992 LONE PINE 28,061 76 km
2021 LAVA 26,287 60 km
1999 PINE 24,124 78 km
1996 AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) 24,090 72 km
2008 MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX 18,768 95 km
2020 TWO FOUR TWO 14,264 74 km
2019 TUCKER 14,128 60 km
2022 MOUNTAIN 13,965 83 km
2014 DAY 13,750 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Dorris has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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