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Weather & Climate in Orick, CA

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

Orick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 24 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation24 ft (7 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates41.2902°N, 124.0703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDel Norte County County
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International - Medford (MFR)
97 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.6 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Very Low
Tsunami Very High
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,804 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992 The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake M7.2 107 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2014 77 km WNW of Indianola, California M6.8 103 km 16 km
Apr 26, 1992 32 km SW of Ferndale, California M6.6 109 km 22 km
Jan 10, 2010 The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake M6.5 88 km 29 km
Apr 26, 1992 30 km WSW of Ferndale, California M6.5 104 km 19 km
Aug 17, 1991 30 km SSW of Scotia, California M6.0 117 km 8 km
Feb 4, 2010 61 km WSW of Ferndale, California M5.9 123 km 23 km
Mar 9, 2020 69km W of Petrolia, CA M5.8 132 km 3 km
Jan 28, 2015 40 km SW of Ferndale, California M5.7 117 km 17 km
Mar 16, 2000 85 km WSW of Ferndale, California M5.7 140 km 5 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 29 km 27 km
Jan 22, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.6 116 km 23 km
Jun 23, 2019 6km SSW of Petrolia, CA M5.6 115 km 9 km
Oct 4, 1997 100 km WNW of Samoa, California M5.5 110 km 7 km
Jan 16, 1990 30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.4 118 km 4 km
Feb 26, 2007 51 km W of Ferndale, California M5.4 98 km -1 km
Feb 26, 2007 52km W of Ferndale, CA M5.4 99 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2001 off the coast of Northern California M5.4 115 km 2 km
Dec 26, 1994 7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.4 64 km 23 km
Nov 27, 1998 87 km W of Ferndale, California M5.4 123 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 29, 1958 EF2 38 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 30, 1992 EF1 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 11, 1992 EF1 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 25, 2018 EF0 54 km 0.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 2002 EF0 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 74 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1960 EF0 30 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 1958 EF0 52 km 0.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1873 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m — 79 km
1992 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 105 km
2024 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 0.1 m — 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MONUMENT (226,125 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 MONUMENT 226,125 93 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 93 km
2020 SLATER 157,784 84 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 59 km
1999 MEGRAM- ORLEANS 125,337 61 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 86 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 82 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 50 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 67 km
2017 OAK 95,692 65 km
2023 KELLY 90,267 71 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 73 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 64 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 69 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 80 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 64 km
2008 BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) 40,029 64 km
2018 NATCHEZ 38,800 79 km
1987 FORT COPPER 36,333 98 km
2023 MOSQUITO 36,111 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 10.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 8.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 8.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 10.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 11.0 in Wettest

Orick has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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