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Weather & Climate in Lake Shastina, CA

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

Lake Shastina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°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 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,814 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,814 ft (858 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density725/sq mi
Coordinates41.5231°N, 122.3764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySiskiyou County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
68% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Relatively High
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

950 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 96 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 93 km 9 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 125 km 27 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 121 km 28 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 91 km 5 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 100 km 25 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 93 km 16 km
Jan 18, 1990 27 km ESE of Orick, California M4.9 122 km 35 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 101 km 25 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 100 km 23 km
Aug 28, 2016 8 km ESE of Mad River, California M4.5 149 km 36 km
Mar 9, 1992 8 km SE of Hyampom, California M4.4 135 km 33 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 82 km 17 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 137 km 8 km
Dec 20, 2000 12 km NNW of Burney, California M4.4 82 km 17 km
Jun 14, 1991 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California M4.4 105 km 11 km
Feb 6, 2019 13km ESE of Blue Lake, CA M4.4 144 km 26 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M4.3 92 km 12 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 92 km -1 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 90 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 19, 1962 EF1 81 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 1958 EF1 87 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 17, 2007 EF0 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2004 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
May 30, 1995 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 — 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 20 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 69 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 136 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 158 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARR (233,710 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 CARR 233,710 92 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 68 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 98 km
2021 ANTELOPE 141,960 52 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 71 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 94 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 81 km
2020 CALDWELL 81,870 80 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 84 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 85 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 58 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 64 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 87 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 50 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 79 km
2012 BAGLEY 47,731 61 km
2018 HIRZ 46,700 61 km
2008 BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) 40,029 80 km
2018 KLAMATHON 38,188 49 km
1987 FORT COPPER 36,333 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Lake Shastina has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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