Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Johnson Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 308 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.5 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 3,159 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average
34°F (1°C)
July Average
69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
3,159 ft (963 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density
879/sq mi
Coordinates
40.9212°N, 121.6295°W
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
County
Shasta County County
Nearest Airport
Redding Regional (RDD) 46 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall44.5"
Wettest Month (Jan)4.29"
Driest Month (Jul)0.16"
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
1,195 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
94 km
8 km
May 11, 2023
Lake Almanor Earthquake
M5.5
91 km
6 km
May 12, 2023
4km NW of Canyondam, CA
M5.2
92 km
6 km
Nov 26, 1998
7km NW of Redding, CA
M5.1
74 km
25 km
Sep 8, 2023
12 km NE of Burney, CA
M5.0
7 km
16 km
May 24, 2013
1km NNW of Canyondam, CA
M4.9
95 km
4 km
Jan 19, 2008
31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California
M4.7
123 km
2 km
Nov 26, 1998
5km NNW of Redding, CA
M4.6
73 km
25 km
Jul 21, 1998
4 km NNW of Redding, California
M4.5
73 km
23 km
Jan 19, 2008
34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California
M4.5
127 km
10 km
Aug 4, 2016
5 km WNW of Patton Village, California
M4.5
147 km
7 km
May 10, 2005
10 km NW of Burney, California
M4.4
11 km
17 km
Apr 5, 2024
6 km NW of Belden, CA
M4.4
102 km
8 km
Mar 27, 1997
14km SW of Manton, CA
M4.4
72 km
8 km
Dec 20, 2000
12 km NNW of Burney, California
M4.4
9 km
17 km
Jun 14, 1991
8 km SW of Hat Creek, California
M4.4
15 km
11 km
Nov 5, 1997
3 km ENE of East Quincy, California
M4.4
126 km
-1 km
Sep 8, 2023
12 km NE of Burney, CA
M4.3
7 km
12 km
Dec 20, 2000
11 km NNW of Burney, California
M4.3
9 km
18 km
May 15, 2002
9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon
M4.3
147 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
2 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF0.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 4, 2013
EF0
99 km
0.8 mi
0
Mar 5, 1978
EF0
80 km
0.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (49 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center
Stratovolcano
3,187 m (10,456 ft)
1917
49 km
Shasta
Stratovolcano
4,317 m (14,163 ft)
1250
72 km
Medicine Lake
Shield
2,412 m (7,913 ft)
1060
77 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
93 km
2018
CARR
233,710
84 km
2021
ANTELOPE
141,960
81 km
1990
CAMPBELL
128,266
99 km
2020
CALDWELL
81,870
92 km
2012
CHIPS
79,978
99 km
2018
DELTA
63,732
71 km
1992
FOUNTAIN
62,340
21 km
1999
GUN 2
61,203
84 km
2012
BAGLEY
47,731
38 km
2018
HIRZ
46,700
55 km
1994
BARKLEY
44,256
90 km
2014
BALD
39,770
27 km
2018
STONE
39,455
76 km
2008
SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)
36,514
97 km
2014
EILER
30,967
15 km
2017
COVE
30,884
66 km
2008
SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOTION)
29,346
78 km
2012
PONDEROSA
28,690
57 km
2012
READING
26,872
45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
34°F (1°C)
4.3 in
Coldest, Wettest
February
39°F (4°C)
3.4 in
March
43°F (6°C)
3.5 in
April
48°F (9°C)
1.9 in
May
56°F (13°C)
1.5 in
June
63°F (17°C)
0.9 in
July
69°F (20°C)
0.2 in
Warmest, Driest
August
68°F (20°C)
0.5 in
September
62°F (16°C)
0.9 in
October
52°F (11°C)
2.1 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.8 in
December
35°F (1°C)
4.3 in
Johnson Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").