Weather & Climate in Madeline, CA

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

Madeline experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 82.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 5,324 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,324 ft (1,623 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	560/sq mi
Coordinates	41.0514°N, 120.4754°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Modoc County County
Nearest Airport	Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 100 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 82.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 1.97"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

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

1,457 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	108 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	108 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	138 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	109 km	6 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	92 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	110 km	4 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	100 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2015	43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California	M4.7	114 km	10 km
Jul 16, 2015	42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California	M4.6	117 km	10 km
Jan 22, 2015	43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California	M4.5	116 km	12 km
Jul 27, 2015	43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California	M4.5	117 km	11 km
Aug 4, 2016	5 km WNW of Patton Village, California	M4.5	102 km	7 km
May 10, 2005	10 km NW of Burney, California	M4.4	108 km	17 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km NW of Belden, CA	M4.4	132 km	8 km
Mar 27, 1997	14km SW of Manton, CA	M4.4	150 km	8 km
Jun 30, 2004	10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon	M4.4	116 km	9 km
Dec 2, 1996	9 km N of Sutcliffe, Nevada	M4.4	136 km	5 km
Dec 20, 2000	12 km NNW of Burney, California	M4.4	102 km	17 km
Nov 5, 1997	3 km ENE of East Quincy, California	M4.4	127 km	-1 km
Jun 14, 1991	8 km SW of Hat Creek, California	M4.4	99 km	11 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (107 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	107 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	110 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	149 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	DIXIE	979,795	87 km
2012	RUSH	306,811	60 km
2020	W-5 COLD SPRINGS	84,024	32 km
2001	OBSERVATION	67,432	43 km
2007	MOONLIGHT	65,718	95 km
2012	LOST	57,647	80 km
2017	STEELE	49,153	98 km
2014	BALD	39,770	73 km
2018	STONE	39,455	61 km
2014	EILER	30,967	95 km
2017	COVE	30,884	51 km
2001	BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE)	30,803	24 km
2020	SHEEP	29,150	84 km
2012	READING	26,872	97 km
1999	PINE	24,124	91 km
1996	AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG)	24,090	86 km
1987	LOST	23,599	85 km
2020	GOLD	21,623	29 km
1984	TWIN	21,476	55 km
2018	WHALEBACK	18,640	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	1.7 in
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.5 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.7 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.3 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
June	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
July	65°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

Madeline has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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