Weather & Climate in Stones Landing, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stones Landing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,326 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,326 ft (1,623 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6915°N, 120.7346°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lassen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,557 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 | 62 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2023 | Lake Almanor Earthquake | M5.5 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 3 km N of Blairsden, California | M5.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 4km NW of Canyondam, CA | M5.2 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | M5.1 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 7km NW of Redding, CA | M5.1 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 75 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA | M4.9 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.8 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada | M4.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 19km NW of Truckee, CA | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 5km NNW of Redding, CA | M4.6 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Redding, California | M4.5 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Nov 15, 1995 | 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada | M4.5 | 132 km | -1 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California | M4.5 | 74 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 6 km NW of Belden, CA | M4.4 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Mar 27, 1997 | 14km SW of Manton, CA | M4.4 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Dec 2, 2000 | 5 km NW of Kingvale, California | M4.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 3 km ENE of East Quincy, California | M4.4 | 84 km | -1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 69 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 123 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | DIXIE | 979,795 | 42 km |
| 2012 | RUSH | 306,811 | 55 km |
| 2021 | SUGAR | 108,368 | 94 km |
| 2020 | W-5 COLD SPRINGS | 84,024 | 71 km |
| 2012 | CHIPS | 79,978 | 77 km |
| 2001 | OBSERVATION | 67,432 | 47 km |
| 2007 | MOONLIGHT | 65,718 | 52 km |
| 1992 | FOUNTAIN | 62,340 | 96 km |
| 2019 | WALKER | 58,747 | 68 km |
| 2000 | STORRIE | 49,588 | 88 km |
| 2014 | BALD | 39,770 | 53 km |
| 2018 | STONE | 39,455 | 85 km |
| 1987 | CLARK | 39,194 | 74 km |
| 2014 | EILER | 30,967 | 70 km |
| 2017 | COVE | 30,884 | 69 km |
| 2001 | BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE) | 30,803 | 68 km |
| 2020 | SHEEP | 29,150 | 42 km |
| 2012 | PONDEROSA | 28,690 | 93 km |
| 2012 | READING | 26,872 | 60 km |
| 1987 | LOST | 23,599 | 59 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Stones Landing has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.1").