Weather & Climate in Paskenta, CA

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

Paskenta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	738 ft (225 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	56/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8833°N, 122.5458°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Glenn County County
Nearest Airport	Chico Regional (CIC) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	14.8 / 100
Community Resilience	15.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

4,477 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	131 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	127 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	133 km	28 km
Jan 1, 2023	15km SE of Rio Dell, CA	M5.4	135 km	31 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	128 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	83 km	25 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	65 km	14 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	145 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	129 km	4 km
Jul 21, 2016	19km SSE of Blue Lake, CA	M4.8	148 km	26 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	135 km	7 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	67 km	5 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	121 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	35 km	2 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	117 km	1 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	83 km	25 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	128 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	118 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	121 km	2 km
Sep 25, 2012	3 km N of Talmage, California	M4.5	96 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	93 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	43 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	39 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	35 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	61 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	51 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	48 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 26, 2014	EF1	52 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	44 km	21.7 mi	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	50 km	26.4 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1993	EF1	53 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 1978	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	54 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	87 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	36 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (103 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	103 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	111 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	172 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	42 km
2018	RANCH	427,048	71 km
2018	CARR	233,710	93 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	85 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	64 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	54 km
2008	YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON)	94,888	44 km
1996	FORK	83,209	78 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	71 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	60 km
1987	MENDENHALL	54,162	57 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	94 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	72 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	43 km
2017	REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT	36,545	83 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	74 km
2012	MILL	29,924	63 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOTION)	29,346	91 km
2012	PONDEROSA	28,690	89 km
1999	JONES	26,818	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
February	48°F (9°C)	4.2 in
March	51°F (10°C)	4.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.5 in
December	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in	Coldest

Paskenta has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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