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Weather & Climate in Forbestown, CA

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

Forbestown 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 2,748 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,748 ft (838 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates39.5276°N, 121.2662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuba County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 82.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 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

2,036 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 76 km 8 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 76 km 6 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 64 km 5 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 76 km 6 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 114 km 3 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 134 km 14 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 74 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 108 km 1 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 115 km 3 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 104 km -2 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 142 km 2 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 149 km 1 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 82 km 10 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 104 km -1 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 146 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 140 km 8 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 114 km 7 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 57 km 8 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 108 km 8 km
Dec 2, 2000 5 km NW of Kingvale, California M4.4 71 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 31 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 26 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 81 km 2.0 mi 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 93 km 1.9 mi 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 82 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 58 km 0.4 mi 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 100 km 0.4 mi 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 92 km 6.2 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 71 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 76 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 56 km 4.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 61 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 55 km 0.3 mi 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 80 km 26.4 mi 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 78 km 21.7 mi 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 109 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 144 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 95 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 25 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 35 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 74 km
2014 KING 99,070 91 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 63 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 73 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 89 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 86 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 85 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 39 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 56 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 92 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 78 km
1988 49R 36,673 32 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 40 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 73 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 23 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 41 km
2007 ANTELOPE COMPLEX (WHEELER) 23,108 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 10.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 7.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 7.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 8.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 9.6 in

Forbestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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