Weather & Climate in Las Flores CDP (Tehama County), CA

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

Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 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 23.1 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 248 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	47°F (9°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	248 ft (76 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	383/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0721°N, 122.1573°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Tehama County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"

39% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.9 / 100
Community Resilience	27.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
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 High
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,869 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	94 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	90 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	142 km	28 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	135 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	91 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	65 km	25 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	99 km	14 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	110 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	93 km	4 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	106 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	48 km	2 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	146 km	1 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	64 km	25 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	147 km	3 km
Sep 25, 2012	3 km N of Talmage, California	M4.5	133 km	11 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	65 km	23 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	52 km	10 km
Aug 28, 2016	8 km ESE of Mad River, California	M4.5	114 km	36 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	145 km	3 km
Apr 12, 2023	7km WNW of Cobb, CA	M4.4	148 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	79 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	18 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	8 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	36 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	40 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	54 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	54 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	56 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	50 km	21.7 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	62 km	26.4 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1993	EF1	60 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 1978	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	18 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	34 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	86 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	28 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (72 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	72 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	133 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	149 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	179 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	AUGUST COMPLEX	1,068,802	76 km
2020	NORTH COMPLEX	316,556	96 km
2018	CARR	233,710	80 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	62 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	29 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	69 km
2008	YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON)	94,888	70 km
2012	CHIPS	79,978	82 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	90 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	32 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	55 km
1987	MENDENHALL	54,162	96 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	66 km
2000	STORRIE	49,588	74 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	35 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	78 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	68 km
1999	MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS)	34,459	75 km
2014	EILER	30,967	95 km
2012	MILL	29,924	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (9°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
March	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
May	67°F (20°C)	0.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	0.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.7 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	3.8 in	Coldest

Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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