Weather & Climate in Rumsey, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rumsey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 426 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8933°N, 122.2436°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Napa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4,118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Aug 24, 2014 | The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake | M6.0 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California | M5.1 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Sep 3, 2000 | 5 km WSW of Yountville, California | M4.9 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 13 km SW of Middletown, California | M4.8 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 15 km N of Potter Valley, California | M4.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 7 km W of Cobb, California | M4.7 | 50 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.7 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 4 km NW of Cobb, CA | M4.7 | 45 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 0 km S of Bolinas, California | M4.6 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jan 11, 2000 | 6 km N of Geyserville, California | M4.6 | 60 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 4 km WNW of Cobb, California | M4.6 | 46 km | 3 km |
| Jan 12, 2014 | 8 km W of Cobb, California | M4.5 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 3 km N of Talmage, California | M4.5 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California | M4.5 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA | M4.5 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Sep 19, 1992 | 7 km NW of Cobb, California | M4.5 | 48 km | 3 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 7 km WSW of Cobb, California | M4.5 | 49 km | 2 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 2km NW of The Geysers, CA | M4.5 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Mar 14, 2013 | 5 km W of Cobb, California | M4.4 | 48 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
80 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 1994 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1978 | EF2 | 72 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1958 | EF2 | 94 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1953 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 2015 | EF1 | 100 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2014 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2014 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2014 | EF1 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | EF1 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | 81 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | 70 km | 26.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2011 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2005 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2005 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1998 | EF1 | 63 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1996 | EF1 | 93 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1996 | EF1 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1993 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 133 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANCH (427,048 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | RANCH | 427,048 | 62 km |
| 2020 | HENNESSEY | 314,241 | 30 km |
| 2015 | ROCKY | 96,125 | 18 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY | 92,450 | 25 km |
| 1996 | FORK | 83,209 | 55 km |
| 2019 | KINCADE | 77,780 | 52 km |
| 2015 | VALLEY | 77,507 | 34 km |
| 2020 | GLASS | 68,020 | 46 km |
| 2017 | NUNS | 56,883 | 65 km |
| 2020 | WALLBRIDGE | 55,194 | 73 km |
| 1987 | MENDENHALL | 54,162 | 100 km |
| 2017 | ATLAS | 51,664 | 59 km |
| 2018 | RIVER | 48,920 | 69 km |
| 2004 | RUMSEY | 39,335 | 15 km |
| 1999 | SIXTEEN | 37,162 | 12 km |
| 2017 | TUBBS | 36,981 | 52 km |
| 1988 | 49R | 36,673 | 98 km |
| 2017 | REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT | 36,545 | 97 km |
| 1988 | MILLER | 35,750 | 53 km |
| 2012 | MILL | 29,924 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in |
Rumsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.0").