Weather & Climate in Douglas City, CA

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

Douglas City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°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 37.5 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,153 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,153 ft (656 m)
Area	25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6450°N, 122.9274°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Shasta County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.01"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.1 / 100
Community Resilience	47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,016 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992	The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake	M7.2	115 km	10 km
Apr 26, 1992	32 km SW of Ferndale, California	M6.6	141 km	22 km
Jan 10, 2010	The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake	M6.5	149 km	29 km
Apr 26, 1992	30 km WSW of Ferndale, California	M6.5	141 km	19 km
Aug 17, 1991	30 km SSW of Scotia, California	M6.0	123 km	8 km
Jan 28, 2015	40 km SW of Ferndale, California	M5.7	147 km	17 km
Jan 22, 1997	33 km SW of Scotia, California	M5.6	130 km	23 km
Feb 13, 2012	26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California	M5.6	91 km	27 km
Jun 23, 2019	6km SSW of Petrolia, CA	M5.6	123 km	9 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	53 km	28 km
Dec 26, 1994	7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California	M5.4	116 km	23 km
Jan 16, 1990	30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California	M5.4	124 km	4 km
Jan 1, 2023	15km SE of Rio Dell, CA	M5.4	92 km	31 km
Mar 8, 1992	27 km NW of Shelter Cove, California	M5.3	122 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	15km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.2	133 km	29 km
Jun 17, 2002	29 km WNW of Fields Landing, California	M5.2	138 km	17 km
Jan 26, 1997	33 km SW of Scotia, California	M5.2	131 km	22 km
Jul 18, 2021	12km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.1	132 km	31 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	43 km	25 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	147 km	14 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 9, 1980	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	92 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	81 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 14, 1987	EF0	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1992	CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.8 m	—	121 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (105 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	105 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	121 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	157 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	187 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	AUGUST COMPLEX	1,068,802	79 km
2018	CARR	233,710	29 km
2021	MONUMENT	226,125	29 km
2021	HAYPRESS	204,549	53 km
2020	RED SALMON COMPLEX	147,535	66 km
1999	MEGRAM- ORLEANS	125,337	60 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	41 km
2006	PIGEON	100,962	41 km
2008	YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON)	94,888	61 km
2015	RIVER COMPLEX	78,531	47 km
2018	DELTA	63,732	56 km
2017	ISLAND	62,931	88 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	93 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	36 km
1987	YELLOW 2	53,626	91 km
2012	BAGLEY	47,731	85 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	66 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	84 km
2008	BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM)	40,029	85 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	25 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	7.0 in	Wettest
February	41°F (5°C)	5.8 in
March	44°F (6°C)	5.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	6.3 in
December	38°F (3°C)	6.7 in	Coldest

Douglas City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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