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Weather & Climate in Lake City, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. 99% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,832 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,832 ft (1,473 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6453°N, 120.2221°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Modoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
750 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada | M4.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 57 km | 11 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California | M4.4 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M4.4 | 48 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M4.3 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | Oregon | M4.3 | 50 km | 0 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 11 km NNW of Burney, California | M4.3 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 29, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.2 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Aug 13, 2015 | 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Empire, Nevada | M4.2 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | Northern California | M4.2 | 32 km | 44 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.1 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2016 | 45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.1 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.0 | 56 km | 9 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 |
| Feb 28, 1988 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1988 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 111 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 166 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COUGAR PEAK (95,350 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | COUGAR PEAK | 95,350 | 87 km |
| 2012 | BARRY POINT | 91,487 | 56 km |
| 2020 | W-5 COLD SPRINGS | 84,024 | 60 km |
| 2012 | LOST | 57,647 | 70 km |
| 2017 | STEELE | 49,153 | 62 km |
| 1999 | BADGER | 40,247 | 82 km |
| 2018 | STONE | 39,455 | 70 km |
| 2017 | COVE | 30,884 | 77 km |
| 2001 | BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE) | 30,803 | 52 km |
| 1999 | PINE | 24,124 | 67 km |
| 1996 | AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) | 24,090 | 86 km |
| 2005 | BARREL | 23,077 | 44 km |
| 2020 | GOLD | 21,623 | 82 km |
| 1985 | MIDDLEFRK | 15,950 | 94 km |
| 2014 | COLEMAN | 14,999 | 46 km |
| 2019 | TUCKER | 14,128 | 86 km |
| 2014 | DAY | 13,750 | 100 km |
| 2020 | POODLE | 13,717 | 100 km |
| 2012 | LIKELY | 12,582 | 59 km |
| 1985 | HART MT | 11,023 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").