Weather & Climate in Lodoga, CA

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

Lodoga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,297 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,297 ft (395 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3043°N, 122.5059°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Colusa County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.5 / 100
Community Resilience	25.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

3,907 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	122 km	11 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	147 km	25 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	26 km	14 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	103 km	9 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	72 km	7 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	55 km	5 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	60 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	99 km	2 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	55 km	1 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	146 km	25 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	69 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	57 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	61 km	2 km
Sep 25, 2012	3 km N of Talmage, California	M4.5	59 km	11 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	147 km	23 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	105 km	9 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	98 km	10 km
Aug 28, 2016	8 km ESE of Mad River, California	M4.5	148 km	36 km
Jun 8, 2024	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	61 km	4 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	55 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	80 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	95 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	80 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	46 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	48 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	44 km	0.6 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	80 km	2.0 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	36 km	26.4 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	46 km	21.7 mi	0
Mar 18, 2011	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 27, 2005	EF1	93 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 22, 1996	EF1	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1993	EF1	41 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (44 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	44 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	157 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	84 km
2018	RANCH	427,048	24 km
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	78 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	95 km
2015	ROCKY	96,125	44 km
2008	YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON)	94,888	97 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	75 km
1996	FORK	83,209	23 km
2019	KINCADE	77,780	74 km
2015	VALLEY	77,507	58 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	84 km
2020	WALLBRIDGE	55,194	88 km
1987	MENDENHALL	54,162	53 km
2018	RIVER	48,920	52 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	80 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	64 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	58 km
2017	TUBBS	36,981	83 km
2017	REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT	36,545	61 km
2012	MILL	29,924	11 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
April	51°F (10°C)	2.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
June	65°F (19°C)	0.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.3 in
September	67°F (19°C)	0.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	5.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	6.4 in	Coldest

Lodoga has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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