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Weather & Climate in New Pine Creek, CA

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

New Pine Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.9 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 4,851 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,851 ft (1,479 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates41.9873°N, 120.3010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyModoc County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 55.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.8 / 100
Community Resilience21.8 / 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

708 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 147 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 145 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.7 58 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.6 56 km 10 km
Jul 27, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 57 km 11 km
Jan 22, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 56 km 12 km
Jun 30, 2004 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M4.4 12 km 9 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 135 km 6 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 140 km -1 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 137 km 1 km
Jul 22, 2004 Oregon M4.3 13 km 0 km
Jan 29, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 57 km 9 km
Aug 13, 2015 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 57 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1997 Northern California M4.2 51 km 44 km
Jan 3, 2016 45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 60 km 11 km
Jan 4, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 57 km 9 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 149 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 139 km -2 km
Dec 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 140 km -2 km
Jan 7, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 137 km 0 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 97 km 2.7 mi 0
Sep 21, 1973 EF0 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 112 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 170 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 176 km
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 177 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 182 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOOTLEG (413,496 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 BOOTLEG 413,496 98 km
2021 COUGAR PEAK 95,350 49 km
2012 BARRY POINT 91,487 32 km
2020 W-5 COLD SPRINGS 84,024 98 km
2020 CALDWELL 81,870 100 km
2018 WATSON CREEK 62,162 77 km
2020 BRATTAIN 51,472 74 km
2017 STEELE 49,153 51 km
1999 BADGER 40,247 95 km
2018 STONE 39,455 86 km
1984 RABBIT 2 35,396 91 km
2017 COVE 30,884 98 km
2001 BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE) 30,803 90 km
1999 PINE 24,124 64 km
1996 AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) 24,090 92 km
2005 BARREL 23,077 43 km
1985 BIG ROCK 20,068 70 km
1999 BEATYBUTTE 17,616 85 km
2014 COLEMAN 14,999 46 km
2019 TUCKER 14,128 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest

New Pine Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.5").

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