Weather & Climate in Oak Run, CA

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

Oak Run enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,626 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,626 ft (496 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	177/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6942°N, 122.0250°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Shasta County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Jan) 10.20"

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

1,473 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	99 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	95 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	125 km	28 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	96 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	34 km	25 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	49 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	99 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	81 km	2 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	33 km	25 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	85 km	10 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	33 km	23 km
Aug 28, 2016	8 km ESE of Mad River, California	M4.5	120 km	36 km
Mar 9, 1992	8 km SE of Hyampom, California	M4.4	115 km	33 km
May 10, 2005	10 km NW of Burney, California	M4.4	36 km	17 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km NW of Belden, CA	M4.4	95 km	8 km
Mar 27, 1997	14km SW of Manton, CA	M4.4	41 km	8 km
Dec 20, 2000	12 km NNW of Burney, California	M4.4	43 km	17 km
May 17, 1995	18 km WSW of Paskenta, California	M4.4	116 km	3 km
Nov 5, 1997	3 km ENE of East Quincy, California	M4.4	129 km	-1 km
Jun 14, 1991	8 km SW of Hat Creek, California	M4.4	37 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	85 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	82 km	2.7 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	86 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	95 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	62 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 14, 1987	EF0	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	42 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 (49 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	49 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	81 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	109 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	48 km
2021	HAYPRESS	204,549	93 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	75 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	89 km
2012	CHIPS	79,978	97 km
2018	DELTA	63,732	51 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	22 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	60 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	59 km
2000	STORRIE	49,588	97 km
2012	BAGLEY	47,731	38 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	39 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	68 km
2014	BALD	39,770	63 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	56 km
2008	IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE)	32,397	96 km
2014	EILER	30,967	41 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOTION)	29,346	41 km
2012	PONDEROSA	28,690	37 km
2012	READING	26,872	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	10.2 in	Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	8.3 in
March	49°F (9°C)	8.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
July	83°F (29°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.5 in
September	70°F (21°C)	1.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	49°F (10°C)	8.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	9.3 in	Coldest

Oak Run has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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