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Weather & Climate in Sutter, CA

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

Sutter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 53% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 63 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density882/sq mi
Coordinates39.1556°N, 121.7493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySutter County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %53.3%
Unhealthy Days5

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.3 / 100
Community Resilience41.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,558 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 115 km 11 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 130 km 8 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 129 km 6 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 122 km 5 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 128 km 6 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 93 km 14 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 104 km 9 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 128 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 148 km 1 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 101 km 7 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 122 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 144 km -2 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 99 km 4 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 140 km 2 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 128 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 94 km 1 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 110 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 95 km 3 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 100 km 2 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 122 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 50 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 43 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 57 km 1.9 mi 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 76 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 73 km 0.4 mi 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 74 km 6.2 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 57 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 59 km 0.6 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 21 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 15 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 58 km 4.0 mi 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 63 km 21.7 mi 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 56 km 26.4 mi 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 53 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 30 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 43 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 37 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 91 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 150 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 89 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 83 km
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 75 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 68 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 99 km
2015 ROCKY 96,125 66 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 63 km
1996 FORK 83,209 86 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 92 km
2015 VALLEY 77,507 85 km
2020 GLASS 68,020 96 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 82 km
2017 ATLAS 51,664 98 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 63 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 64 km
1988 49R 36,673 48 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 86 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 89 km
2012 MILL 29,924 78 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Sutter has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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