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Weather & Climate in Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Almanor Peninsula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 109.6 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 4,657 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,657 ft (1,419 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2812°N, 121.1345°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Plumas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,779 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 | 12 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 9 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 3 km N of Blairsden, California | M5.2 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 4km NW of Canyondam, CA | M5.2 | 10 km | 6 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 7km NW of Redding, CA | M5.1 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | M5.1 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 83 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 12 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.8 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada | M4.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 140 km | -2 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.7 | 134 km | 2 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 19km NW of Truckee, CA | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 5km NNW of Redding, CA | M4.6 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Nov 15, 1995 | 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada | M4.5 | 117 km | -1 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Redding, California | M4.5 | 114 km | 23 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California | M4.5 | 80 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 91 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 1994 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 1986 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1980 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2005 | EF1 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 1992 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1978 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1978 | EF1 | 84 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2021 | EF0 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | EF0 | 83 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2020 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2013 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2005 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1994 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1993 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 1981 | EF0 | 88 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 (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 39 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 152 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 154 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 | 23 km |
| 2020 | NORTH COMPLEX | 316,556 | 62 km |
| 2012 | RUSH | 306,811 | 95 km |
| 2018 | CAMP | 153,687 | 70 km |
| 1990 | CAMPBELL | 128,266 | 64 km |
| 2021 | SUGAR | 108,368 | 89 km |
| 2012 | CHIPS | 79,978 | 21 km |
| 2001 | OBSERVATION | 67,432 | 95 km |
| 2007 | MOONLIGHT | 65,718 | 35 km |
| 1992 | FOUNTAIN | 62,340 | 87 km |
| 1999 | GUN 2 | 61,203 | 58 km |
| 2019 | WALKER | 58,747 | 51 km |
| 2008 | BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) | 52,091 | 55 km |
| 2000 | STORRIE | 49,588 | 31 km |
| 1994 | BARKLEY | 44,256 | 56 km |
| 2014 | BALD | 39,770 | 67 km |
| 1987 | CLARK | 39,194 | 73 km |
| 1999 | MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) | 34,459 | 47 km |
| 2014 | EILER | 30,967 | 68 km |
| 2020 | SHEEP | 29,150 | 38 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Lake Almanor Peninsula has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.3").