Weather & Climate in Jones Valley, CA

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

Jones Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 269 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 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	925 ft (282 m)
Area	6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density	188/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7013°N, 122.2420°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Shasta County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"

66% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 10.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

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

1,633 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	115 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2012	26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California	M5.6	139 km	27 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	111 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	107 km	28 km
Jan 1, 2023	15km SE of Rio Dell, CA	M5.4	150 km	31 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	112 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	17 km	25 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	64 km	16 km
Jan 18, 1990	27 km ESE of Orick, California	M4.9	138 km	35 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	114 km	4 km
Jul 21, 2016	19km SSE of Blue Lake, CA	M4.8	139 km	26 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	70 km	2 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	16 km	25 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	74 km	10 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	16 km	23 km
Aug 28, 2016	8 km ESE of Mad River, California	M4.5	103 km	36 km
Mar 9, 1992	8 km SE of Hyampom, California	M4.4	97 km	33 km
May 10, 2005	10 km NW of Burney, California	M4.4	49 km	17 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km NW of Belden, CA	M4.4	109 km	8 km
Mar 27, 1997	14km SW of Manton, CA	M4.4	47 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	87 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	85 km	2.7 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	83 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	98 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	61 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 14, 1987	EF0	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (66 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	66 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	79 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	116 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	198 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	30 km
2021	MONUMENT	226,125	86 km
2021	HAYPRESS	204,549	78 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	82 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	74 km
2006	PIGEON	100,962	85 km
2008	YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON)	94,888	92 km
2015	RIVER COMPLEX	78,531	97 km
2018	DELTA	63,732	39 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	37 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	69 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	45 km
2012	BAGLEY	47,731	40 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	32 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	77 km
2014	BALD	39,770	80 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	40 km
2014	WHITES	34,506	96 km
2008	IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE)	32,397	78 km
2015	PATTISON	31,129	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	10.3 in	Wettest
February	47°F (8°C)	8.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	8.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.0 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in
July	83°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	78°F (25°C)	0.5 in
September	72°F (22°C)	1.4 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	8.4 in
December	45°F (7°C)	8.9 in	Coldest

Jones Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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