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Weather & Climate in Nubieber, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nubieber 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 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.1 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 4,119 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 | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,119 ft (1,255 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0966°N, 121.1822°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lassen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,148 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 | 101 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 99 km | 6 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 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 36 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 5km NNW of Redding, CA | M4.6 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Redding, California | M4.5 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California | M4.5 | 133 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 51 km | 17 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 6 km NW of Belden, CA | M4.4 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Mar 27, 1997 | 14km SW of Manton, CA | M4.4 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 3 km ENE of East Quincy, California | M4.4 | 131 km | -1 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M4.4 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California | M4.4 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M4.3 | 36 km | 12 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 143 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1 tornado (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 1958 | EF1 | 95 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 65 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 73 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 91 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 | 90 km |
| 2021 | ANTELOPE | 141,960 | 78 km |
| 2020 | W-5 COLD SPRINGS | 84,024 | 90 km |
| 2020 | CALDWELL | 81,870 | 75 km |
| 2001 | OBSERVATION | 67,432 | 94 km |
| 1992 | FOUNTAIN | 62,340 | 63 km |
| 2017 | STEELE | 49,153 | 90 km |
| 2012 | BAGLEY | 47,731 | 74 km |
| 2018 | HIRZ | 46,700 | 93 km |
| 2014 | BALD | 39,770 | 28 km |
| 2018 | STONE | 39,455 | 39 km |
| 2014 | EILER | 30,967 | 46 km |
| 2017 | COVE | 30,884 | 25 km |
| 2001 | BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE) | 30,803 | 79 km |
| 2020 | SHEEP | 29,150 | 96 km |
| 2012 | PONDEROSA | 28,690 | 90 km |
| 2012 | READING | 26,872 | 64 km |
| 1999 | PINE | 24,124 | 76 km |
| 1996 | AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) | 24,090 | 51 km |
| 1987 | LOST | 23,599 | 41 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Nubieber has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").