Weather & Climate in Nice, CA

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

Nice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,489 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,489 ft (454 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	1,455/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1262°N, 122.8553°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.01"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.6 / 100
Community Resilience	24.5 / 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 Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

3,789 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	112 km	11 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	23 km	14 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	92 km	9 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	50 km	7 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	43 km	5 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	35 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	118 km	2 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	32 km	1 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	136 km	8 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	40 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	33 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	35 km	2 km
Sep 25, 2012	3 km N of Talmage, California	M4.5	27 km	11 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	116 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	88 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2024	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	35 km	4 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	30 km	3 km
Apr 24, 2007	7 km WSW of Cobb, California	M4.5	37 km	2 km
Jun 3, 2023	2km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	38 km	4 km
Mar 14, 2013	5 km W of Cobb, California	M4.4	35 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 1958	EF2	95 km	15.0 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	84 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	80 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	81 km	21.7 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	71 km	26.4 mi	0
Mar 18, 2011	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 27, 2005	EF1	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	76 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	89 km	1.7 mi	0
Dec 23, 1996	EF1	98 km	6.0 mi	0
Feb 22, 1996	EF1	65 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1993	EF1	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	64 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	81 km	7.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 27, 1983	EF1	76 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	94 km	2.3 mi	0
Nov 10, 1964	EF1	67 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (19 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	19 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	AUGUST COMPLEX	1,068,802	92 km
2018	RANCH	427,048	17 km
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	75 km
2015	ROCKY	96,125	43 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	78 km
1996	FORK	83,209	13 km
2019	KINCADE	77,780	51 km
2015	VALLEY	77,507	43 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	69 km
2017	NUNS	56,883	92 km
2020	WALLBRIDGE	55,194	58 km
1987	MENDENHALL	54,162	49 km
2018	RIVER	48,920	16 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	87 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	65 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	58 km
2017	TUBBS	36,981	64 km
2017	REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT	36,545	39 km
2012	MILL	29,924	29 km
2001	TROUGH	25,270	33 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	7.0 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	5.2 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.6 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
September	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.3 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.9 in

Nice has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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