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Weather & Climate in Kep'el, CA

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

Kep'el enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 916 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation916 ft (279 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates41.2841°N, 123.8190°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDel Norte County County
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International - Medford (MFR)
90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.6 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Very Low
Tsunami Very High
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992 The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake M7.2 111 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2014 77 km WNW of Indianola, California M6.8 121 km 16 km
Apr 26, 1992 32 km SW of Ferndale, California M6.6 118 km 22 km
Jan 10, 2010 The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake M6.5 102 km 29 km
Apr 26, 1992 30 km WSW of Ferndale, California M6.5 114 km 19 km
Aug 17, 1991 30 km SSW of Scotia, California M6.0 121 km 8 km
Feb 4, 2010 61 km WSW of Ferndale, California M5.9 137 km 23 km
Mar 9, 2020 69km W of Petrolia, CA M5.8 146 km 3 km
Jan 28, 2015 40 km SW of Ferndale, California M5.7 126 km 17 km
Jan 22, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.6 122 km 23 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 16 km 27 km
Jun 23, 2019 6km SSW of Petrolia, CA M5.6 120 km 9 km
Oct 4, 1997 100 km WNW of Samoa, California M5.5 130 km 7 km
Jan 13, 2001 off the coast of Northern California M5.4 133 km 2 km
Nov 27, 1998 87 km W of Ferndale, California M5.4 141 km 4 km
Jan 16, 1990 30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.4 123 km 4 km
Dec 26, 1994 7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.4 73 km 23 km
Feb 26, 2007 52km W of Ferndale, CA M5.4 114 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2007 51 km W of Ferndale, California M5.4 113 km -1 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 57 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 29, 1958 EF2 44 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 30, 1992 EF1 61 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 11, 1992 EF1 61 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 25, 2018 EF0 60 km 0.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 2002 EF0 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 80 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1960 EF0 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 1958 EF0 61 km 0.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 — 81 km
1992 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 110 km
2024 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 0.1 m — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 136 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MONUMENT (226,125 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 MONUMENT 226,125 78 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 72 km
2020 SLATER 157,784 76 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 39 km
1999 MEGRAM- ORLEANS 125,337 43 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 70 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 64 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 39 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 50 km
2017 OAK 95,692 55 km
2023 KELLY 90,267 70 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 56 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 46 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 53 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 59 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 44 km
2008 BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) 40,029 43 km
2018 NATCHEZ 38,800 71 km
1987 FORT COPPER 36,333 85 km
2023 MOSQUITO 36,111 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 9.8 in
February 44°F (7°C) 8.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 7.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 9.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 10.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Kep'el has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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