Weather & Climate in Fairhaven, CA

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

Fairhaven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	483/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7883°N, 124.2014°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Humboldt County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 102 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.83"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.7 / 100
Community Resilience	56.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively High
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

5,269 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992	The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake	M7.2	50 km	10 km
Sep 1, 1994	121 km W of Ferndale, California	M7.1	132 km	10 km
Mar 10, 2014	77 km WNW of Indianola, California	M6.8	79 km	16 km
Feb 19, 1995	126 km W of Ferndale, California	M6.6	133 km	5 km
Apr 26, 1992	32 km SW of Ferndale, California	M6.6	54 km	22 km
Jan 10, 2010	The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake	M6.5	44 km	29 km
Apr 26, 1992	30 km WSW of Ferndale, California	M6.5	50 km	19 km
Aug 17, 1991	30 km SSW of Scotia, California	M6.0	60 km	8 km
Feb 4, 2010	61 km WSW of Ferndale, California	M5.9	77 km	23 km
Mar 9, 2020	69km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.8	87 km	3 km
Jan 28, 2015	40 km SW of Ferndale, California	M5.7	63 km	17 km
Mar 16, 2000	85 km WSW of Ferndale, California	M5.7	98 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2016	124 km WSW of Ferndale, California	M5.6	136 km	29 km
Feb 13, 2012	26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California	M5.6	52 km	27 km
Jan 22, 1997	33 km SW of Scotia, California	M5.6	59 km	23 km
Jun 23, 2019	6km SSW of Petrolia, CA	M5.6	58 km	9 km
May 21, 2023	108km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.6	124 km	10 km
Oct 4, 1997	100 km WNW of Samoa, California	M5.5	100 km	7 km
Nov 27, 1998	87 km W of Ferndale, California	M5.4	93 km	4 km
Feb 26, 2007	52km W of Ferndale, CA	M5.4	59 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 29, 1958	EF2	20 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 25, 2018	EF0	4 km	0.0 mi	0
May 13, 1960	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1873	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	—	136 km
1992	CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.8 m	—	48 km
2024	CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	83 km
1994	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	132 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (182 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	182 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MONUMENT (226,125 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	MONUMENT	226,125	80 km
2020	RED SALMON COMPLEX	147,535	76 km
1999	MEGRAM- ORLEANS	125,337	70 km
2006	PIGEON	100,962	86 km
2015	RIVER COMPLEX	78,531	72 km
2008	BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM)	40,029	98 km
2023	MOSQUITO	36,111	88 km
2015	ROUTE COMPLEX	35,444	59 km
2008	IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE)	32,397	88 km
2015	PATTISON	31,129	67 km
2022	CAMPBELL	30,392	58 km
2008	IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (BUCKHORN)	29,446	79 km
2008	LIME COMPLEX (LIME)	27,234	74 km
2008	LIME COMPLEX (MINERS)	25,680	81 km
2008	IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (CEDAR)	25,277	71 km
2013	BUTLER	24,058	87 km
2017	HAYPRESS	21,914	99 km
2015	LASSICS	20,716	77 km
2017	HELENA	18,709	96 km
1987	HOTELLING	17,616	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	7.3 in
February	49°F (10°C)	6.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.4 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
July	58°F (14°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
September	58°F (15°C)	1.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	51°F (10°C)	7.5 in
December	48°F (9°C)	7.8 in	Coldest, Wettest

Fairhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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