Weather & Climate in Mineral, CA

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

Mineral experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 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 50.1 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 6,591 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.2°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,591 ft (2,009 m)
Area	44.4 sq mi (115.1 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4027°N, 121.5508°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Shasta County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"

32% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.1 / 100
Community Resilience	47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

1,507 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	48 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	44 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	103 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	45 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	77 km	25 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	61 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	47 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	101 km	2 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	149 km	10 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	76 km	25 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	106 km	10 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	77 km	23 km
Aug 4, 2016	5 km WNW of Patton Village, California	M4.5	117 km	7 km
May 10, 2005	10 km NW of Burney, California	M4.4	63 km	17 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km NW of Belden, CA	M4.4	46 km	8 km
Mar 27, 1997	14km SW of Manton, CA	M4.4	37 km	8 km
Dec 20, 2000	12 km NNW of Burney, California	M4.4	66 km	17 km
Nov 5, 1997	3 km ENE of East Quincy, California	M4.4	77 km	-1 km
Jun 14, 1991	8 km SW of Hat Creek, California	M4.4	43 km	11 km
May 17, 1995	18 km WSW of Paskenta, California	M4.4	121 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	98 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	68 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	71 km	0.4 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 1978	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	71 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	64 km	2.7 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	83 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	72 km	0.0 mi	0
Mar 25, 2014	EF0	78 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	63 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 8, 2005	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 10, 1994	EF0	98 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (11 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	11 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	124 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	134 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	190 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	59 km
2020	NORTH COMPLEX	316,556	84 km
2018	CARR	233,710	95 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	73 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	46 km
2012	CHIPS	79,978	45 km
2007	MOONLIGHT	65,718	72 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	56 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	33 km
2019	WALKER	58,747	89 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	91 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	62 km
2000	STORRIE	49,588	47 km
2012	BAGLEY	47,731	82 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	89 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	36 km
2014	BALD	39,770	56 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	95 km
1999	MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS)	34,459	61 km
2014	EILER	30,967	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	7.4 in	Wettest
February	32°F (-0°C)	6.3 in
March	33°F (1°C)	6.5 in
April	37°F (3°C)	3.8 in
May	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
June	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
July	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
November	36°F (2°C)	7.2 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	7.1 in	Coldest

Mineral has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.4").

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