Weather & Climate in Platina, CA

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

Platina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°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 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,301 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,301 ft (701 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3591°N, 122.9042°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Tehama County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"

24% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.44"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.9 / 100
Community Resilience	27.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4,257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992	The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake	M7.2	112 km	10 km
Apr 26, 1992	32 km SW of Ferndale, California	M6.6	140 km	22 km
Apr 26, 1992	30 km WSW of Ferndale, California	M6.5	141 km	19 km
Aug 17, 1991	30 km SSW of Scotia, California	M6.0	118 km	8 km
Jan 28, 2015	40 km SW of Ferndale, California	M5.7	144 km	17 km
Jan 22, 1997	33 km SW of Scotia, California	M5.6	125 km	23 km
Feb 13, 2012	26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California	M5.6	115 km	27 km
Jun 23, 2019	6km SSW of Petrolia, CA	M5.6	119 km	9 km
Jan 16, 1990	30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California	M5.4	119 km	4 km
Dec 26, 1994	7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California	M5.4	126 km	23 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	73 km	28 km
Jan 1, 2023	15km SE of Rio Dell, CA	M5.4	91 km	31 km
Mar 8, 1992	27 km NW of Shelter Cove, California	M5.3	116 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	15km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.2	132 km	29 km
Jan 26, 1997	33 km SW of Scotia, California	M5.2	127 km	22 km
Jun 17, 2002	29 km WNW of Fields Landing, California	M5.2	148 km	17 km
Jul 18, 2021	12km W of Petrolia, CA	M5.1	129 km	31 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	51 km	25 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	115 km	14 km
Jul 19, 2006	35 km SSW of Ferndale, California	M5.0	130 km	20 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	87 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	63 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	88 km	2.7 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	66 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	98 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	63 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 8, 2010	EF0	76 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF0	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 14, 1987	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1992	CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.8 m	—	120 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (119 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	119 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	131 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	155 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	180 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	48 km
2018	CARR	233,710	48 km
2021	MONUMENT	226,125	50 km
2021	HAYPRESS	204,549	85 km
2020	RED SALMON COMPLEX	147,535	94 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	98 km
1999	MEGRAM- ORLEANS	125,337	87 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	9 km
2006	PIGEON	100,962	71 km
2008	YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON)	94,888	30 km
2015	RIVER COMPLEX	78,531	73 km
2018	DELTA	63,732	81 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	96 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	25 km
1987	MENDENHALL	54,162	92 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	87 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	53 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	29 km
2015	ROUTE COMPLEX	35,444	60 km
2008	IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE)	32,397	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	7.4 in	Wettest
February	42°F (6°C)	6.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	5.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
June	62°F (16°C)	0.6 in
July	80°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	45°F (7°C)	6.9 in
December	40°F (4°C)	7.2 in	Coldest

Platina has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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