Weather & Climate in Goodyears Bar, CA

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

Goodyears Bar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°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 64.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 3,663 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,663 ft (1,116 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	44/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5524°N, 120.8931°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Nevada County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.9"

71% above US avg

Snowfall 26.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 10.67"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.5 / 100
Community Resilience	65.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,354 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	135 km	14 km
May 24, 2013	2 km NNE of Canyondam, California	M5.7	73 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	75 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	37 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	74 km	6 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	134 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	82 km	3 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	72 km	4 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	143 km	4 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	146 km	5 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	79 km	1 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	142 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	83 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	74 km	-2 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	142 km	-1 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	51 km	10 km
Sep 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.5	141 km	-1 km
Mar 21, 2020	5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada	M4.5	111 km	8 km
Nov 15, 1995	9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada	M4.5	72 km	-1 km
Aug 4, 2016	5 km WNW of Patton Village, California	M4.5	89 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	58 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	86 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	68 km	0.4 mi	0
Dec 24, 2015	EF1	96 km	6.2 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	76 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	59 km	4.0 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	49 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 1978	EF1	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	93 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	81 km	2.3 mi	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	58 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 2, 2019	EF0	86 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (117 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	117 km
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	174 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	174 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	86 km
2020	NORTH COMPLEX	316,556	28 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	62 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	96 km
2021	SUGAR	108,368	76 km
2014	KING	99,070	76 km
2017	LONG VALLEY	80,456	97 km
2012	CHIPS	79,978	66 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	60 km
2007	MOONLIGHT	65,718	75 km
2019	WALKER	58,747	65 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	58 km
2000	STORRIE	49,588	63 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	60 km
2020	LOYALTON	45,484	68 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	97 km
1987	CLARK	39,194	80 km
1988	49R	36,673	44 km
1999	MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS)	34,459	52 km
2020	NORTH	34,120	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	10.7 in	Wettest
February	39°F (4°C)	8.2 in
March	40°F (5°C)	7.5 in
April	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (6°C)	7.8 in
December	38°F (4°C)	9.3 in	Coldest

Goodyears Bar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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