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Weather & Climate in McCloud, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
McCloud experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 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 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 3,254 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,254 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2547°N, 122.1362°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Siskiyou County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.8 / 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
1,243 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 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 118 km | 9 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California | M5.7 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California | M5.6 | 139 km | 27 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California | M5.4 | 123 km | 28 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 4km NW of Canyondam, CA | M5.2 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 7km NW of Redding, CA | M5.1 | 74 km | 25 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Jan 18, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Orick, California | M4.9 | 137 km | 35 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.7 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 5km NNW of Redding, CA | M4.6 | 74 km | 25 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Redding, California | M4.5 | 74 km | 23 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 8 km ESE of Mad River, California | M4.5 | 140 km | 36 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 8 km SE of Hyampom, California | M4.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 47 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 1997 | 14km SW of Manton, CA | M4.4 | 104 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
2 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 1958 | EF1 | 92 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2007 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 18 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 63 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 100 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 186 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 | 71 km |
| 2021 | HAYPRESS | 204,549 | 72 km |
| 2021 | ANTELOPE | 141,960 | 53 km |
| 2006 | PIGEON | 100,962 | 96 km |
| 2020 | CALDWELL | 81,870 | 78 km |
| 2018 | DELTA | 63,732 | 39 km |
| 2017 | ISLAND | 62,931 | 85 km |
| 1992 | FOUNTAIN | 62,340 | 51 km |
| 2022 | MCKINNEY | 60,592 | 85 km |
| 1987 | YELLOW 2 | 53,626 | 100 km |
| 2012 | BAGLEY | 47,731 | 26 km |
| 2018 | HIRZ | 46,700 | 32 km |
| 2008 | BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) | 40,029 | 98 km |
| 2014 | BALD | 39,770 | 81 km |
| 2018 | STONE | 39,455 | 96 km |
| 2018 | KLAMATHON | 38,188 | 84 km |
| 2008 | SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) | 36,514 | 90 km |
| 2014 | BEAVER COMPLEX | 35,204 | 87 km |
| 2014 | WHITES | 34,506 | 76 km |
| 2014 | KNF BEAVER | 34,274 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
McCloud has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.3").