Weather & Climate in Montgomery Creek, CA

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

Montgomery Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.5 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 2,174 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,174 ft (663 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	69/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8428°N, 121.9207°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Shasta County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 44.5"

Wettest Month (Jan) 9.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

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

1,367 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	103 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	99 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	133 km	28 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	100 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	48 km	25 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	33 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	103 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	99 km	2 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	47 km	25 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	48 km	23 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	103 km	10 km
Aug 28, 2016	8 km ESE of Mad River, California	M4.5	133 km	36 km
Mar 9, 1992	8 km SE of Hyampom, California	M4.4	126 km	33 km
May 10, 2005	10 km NW of Burney, California	M4.4	18 km	17 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km NW of Belden, CA	M4.4	104 km	8 km
Mar 27, 1997	14km SW of Manton, CA	M4.4	57 km	8 km
Jun 14, 1991	8 km SW of Hat Creek, California	M4.4	28 km	11 km
Dec 20, 2000	12 km NNW of Burney, California	M4.4	25 km	17 km
Nov 5, 1997	3 km ENE of East Quincy, California	M4.4	134 km	-1 km
May 17, 1995	18 km WSW of Paskenta, California	M4.4	134 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 9, 1980	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	99 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	81 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (52 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	52 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	67 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	91 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	58 km
2021	HAYPRESS	204,549	94 km
2021	ANTELOPE	141,960	90 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	90 km
2018	DELTA	63,732	49 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	6 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	75 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	75 km
2012	BAGLEY	47,731	24 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	34 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	82 km
2014	BALD	39,770	51 km
2018	STONE	39,455	100 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	71 km
2014	EILER	30,967	31 km
2017	COVE	30,884	91 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOTION)	29,346	52 km
2012	PONDEROSA	28,690	48 km
2012	READING	26,872	53 km
1999	JONES	26,818	34 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	9.1 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	41°F (5°C)	7.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	7.7 in
April	49°F (9°C)	4.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.0 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	8.0 in
December	39°F (4°C)	8.8 in

Montgomery Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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