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Weather & Climate in Red Bluff, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Red Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 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 23.1 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 300 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1735°N, 122.2415°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tehama County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
2,159 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 | 100 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California | M5.4 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA | M5.4 | 149 km | 31 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 3 km N of Blairsden, California | M5.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 4km NW of Canyondam, CA | M5.2 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 7km NW of Redding, CA | M5.1 | 52 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California | M5.1 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 104 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 15 km N of Potter Valley, California | M4.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.7 | 39 km | 2 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 5km NNW of Redding, CA | M4.6 | 51 km | 25 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 3 km N of Talmage, California | M4.5 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Redding, California | M4.5 | 52 km | 23 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 8 km ESE of Mad River, California | M4.5 | 103 km | 36 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 8 km SE of Hyampom, California | M4.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 6 km NW of Belden, CA | M4.4 | 81 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 1994 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 1986 | EF2 | 32 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1980 | EF2 | 5 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1953 | EF2 | 47 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2014 | EF1 | 68 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2014 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2014 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | 73 km | 26.4 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | 62 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2005 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1993 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1993 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 1992 | EF1 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1978 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1978 | EF1 | 18 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1978 | EF1 | 47 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1970 | EF1 | 99 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2021 | EF0 | 40 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 72 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 137 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 170 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 | 72 km |
| 2018 | CARR | 233,710 | 67 km |
| 2018 | CAMP | 153,687 | 75 km |
| 1990 | CAMPBELL | 128,266 | 38 km |
| 2021 | MCFARLAND | 121,554 | 59 km |
| 2008 | YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) | 94,888 | 63 km |
| 2012 | CHIPS | 79,978 | 89 km |
| 2018 | DELTA | 63,732 | 95 km |
| 1992 | FOUNTAIN | 62,340 | 82 km |
| 1999 | GUN 2 | 61,203 | 37 km |
| 2020 | ZOGG | 56,941 | 42 km |
| 1987 | MENDENHALL | 54,162 | 98 km |
| 2008 | BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) | 52,091 | 77 km |
| 2000 | STORRIE | 49,588 | 83 km |
| 2012 | BAGLEY | 47,731 | 97 km |
| 2018 | HIRZ | 46,700 | 90 km |
| 1994 | BARKLEY | 44,256 | 42 km |
| 2012 | NORTH PASS | 43,689 | 75 km |
| 2008 | SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) | 36,514 | 55 km |
| 1999 | MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) | 34,459 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
Red Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").