Weather & Climate in Lake of the Pines, CA

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

Lake of the Pines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,554 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	56.1°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,554 ft (474 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	1,981/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0387°N, 121.0613°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Yuba County County
Nearest Airport	Sacramento International (SMF) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 8.6"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.4 / 100
Community Resilience	36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

3,574 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	124 km	14 km
Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	142 km	11 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	148 km	7 km
May 24, 2013	2 km NNE of Canyondam, California	M5.7	128 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	130 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	94 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	129 km	6 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	111 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	121 km	-1 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	147 km	7 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	138 km	9 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	128 km	4 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	127 km	4 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	127 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	111 km	3 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	92 km	1 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	89 km	-2 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	128 km	-1 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	148 km	1 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	80 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	69 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 1978	EF2	51 km	1.9 mi	0
Dec 24, 2015	EF1	37 km	6.2 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	49 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	3 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	41 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	42 km	5.0 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	41 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1983	EF1	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 1978	EF1	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	73 km	2.3 mi	0
Jan 14, 2023	EF0	80 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 8, 2022	EF0	82 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	46 km	4.4 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (148 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	148 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	166 km
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	196 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	77 km
2021	CALDOR	226,583	75 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	90 km
2014	KING	99,070	47 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	32 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	95 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	96 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	97 km
1988	49R	36,673	26 km
1999	MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS)	34,459	97 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	42 km
2008	CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH)	26,418	77 km
2008	HUMBOLDT	23,769	91 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	59 km
2008	AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT)	20,709	44 km
2004	POWER	17,266	90 km
2001	STAR	16,846	50 km
2017	CASCADE	16,155	45 km
2001	MARTIS	14,526	98 km
2006	ZAM ASSIST	14,404	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	7.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	48°F (9°C)	6.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
July	73°F (23°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 (16°C)	2.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	6.5 in
December	45°F (7°C)	6.6 in

Lake of the Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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