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Weather & Climate in Kelly Ridge, CA

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

Kelly Ridge 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 1,092 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

Elevation1,092 ft (333 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,544/sq mi
Coordinates39.5288°N, 121.4663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyButte County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 82.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.0 / 100
Community Resilience60.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Very 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

4,335 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 82 km 8 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 81 km 6 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 79 km 5 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 81 km 6 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 131 km 3 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 146 km 25 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 117 km 14 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 80 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 125 km 1 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 132 km 3 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 145 km 7 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 141 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 121 km -2 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 141 km 4 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 128 km 2 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 135 km 1 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 99 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 145 km 25 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 136 km 3 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 141 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 15 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 9 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 67 km 2.0 mi 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 92 km 1.9 mi 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 66 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 44 km 0.4 mi 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 97 km 6.2 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 59 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 54 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 63 km 4.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 54 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 50 km 0.3 mi 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 61 km 21.7 mi 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 63 km 26.4 mi 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 13 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 57 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 9 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 107 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH COMPLEX (316,556 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 36 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 26 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 65 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 67 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 86 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 99 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 78 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 98 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 36 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 58 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 70 km
1988 49R 36,673 39 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 42 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 87 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 32 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 27 km
1990 FINLEY 22,239 94 km
2008 CUB COMPLEX (CUB) 20,772 74 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 83 km
2012 SIXTEEN COMPLEX 18,191 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 8.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 6.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 7.2 in

Kelly Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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