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Weather & Climate in Gazelle, CA

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

Gazelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,811 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,811 ft (857 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates41.5119°N, 122.5219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySiskiyou County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

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

1,008 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 102 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 98 km 9 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 114 km 27 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 111 km 28 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 99 km 25 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 97 km 5 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 102 km 16 km
Jan 18, 1990 27 km ESE of Orick, California M4.9 110 km 35 km
Jul 21, 2016 19km SSE of Blue Lake, CA M4.8 144 km 26 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 149 km 2 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 100 km 25 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 99 km 23 km
Aug 28, 2016 8 km ESE of Mad River, California M4.5 141 km 36 km
Mar 9, 1992 8 km SE of Hyampom, California M4.4 126 km 33 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 90 km 17 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 139 km 8 km
Dec 20, 2000 12 km NNW of Burney, California M4.4 91 km 17 km
Jun 14, 1991 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California M4.4 112 km 11 km
Feb 6, 2019 13km ESE of Blue Lake, CA M4.4 133 km 26 km
Jan 23, 2024 16 km WSW of Klamath, CA M4.3 140 km 36 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 19, 1962 EF1 90 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 1958 EF1 98 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 17, 2007 EF0 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2004 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 30 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 81 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 142 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 161 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARR (233,710 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 CARR 233,710 89 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 58 km
2020 SLATER 157,784 97 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 86 km
2021 ANTELOPE 141,960 64 km
1999 MEGRAM- ORLEANS 125,337 93 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 60 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 84 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 95 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 69 km
2017 OAK 95,692 92 km
2020 CALDWELL 81,870 92 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 97 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 72 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 74 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 56 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 52 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 93 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 42 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Gazelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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