Weather & Climate in Redding, CA

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

Redding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 289 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 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	525 ft (160 m)
Area	61.2 sq mi (158.4 km²)
Population Density	1,568/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5703°N, 122.3668°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Shasta County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 23.6"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.39"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

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

1,981 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	119 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2012	26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California	M5.6	136 km	27 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	114 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	100 km	28 km
Jan 1, 2023	15km SE of Rio Dell, CA	M5.4	137 km	31 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	115 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	7 km	25 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	143 km	14 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	80 km	16 km
Jan 18, 1990	27 km ESE of Orick, California	M4.9	135 km	35 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	118 km	4 km
Jul 21, 2016	19km SSE of Blue Lake, CA	M4.8	130 km	26 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	138 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	52 km	2 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	6 km	25 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	56 km	10 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	7 km	23 km
Aug 28, 2016	8 km ESE of Mad River, California	M4.5	89 km	36 km
Mar 9, 1992	8 km SE of Hyampom, California	M4.4	85 km	33 km
May 10, 2005	10 km NW of Burney, California	M4.4	66 km	17 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	51 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	93 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	96 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	91 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	75 km	2.7 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	68 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	87 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	48 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 8, 2010	EF0	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF0	99 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 14, 1987	EF0	72 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	32 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (73 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	73 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	94 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	134 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	181 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	90 km
2018	CARR	233,710	25 km
2021	MONUMENT	226,125	77 km
2021	HAYPRESS	204,549	80 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	75 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	57 km
2006	PIGEON	100,962	82 km
2008	YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON)	94,888	74 km
2015	RIVER COMPLEX	78,531	92 km
2018	DELTA	63,732	49 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	53 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	65 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	27 km
2012	BAGLEY	47,731	58 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	47 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	72 km
2012	NORTH PASS	43,689	95 km
2014	BALD	39,770	95 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	25 km
2015	ROUTE COMPLEX	35,444	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	8.4 in	Wettest
February	49°F (10°C)	6.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.6 in
July	88°F (31°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	0.4 in
September	74°F (24°C)	1.1 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	6.4 in
December	46°F (8°C)	6.7 in	Coldest

Redding has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 46°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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