Weather & Climate in Verdi, CA

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

Verdi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 326 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 25.7 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 5,487 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,487 ft (1,672 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5270°N, 120.0234°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Sierra County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"

32% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.2 / 100
Community Resilience	31.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,805 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	85 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	122 km	7 km
May 24, 2013	2 km NNE of Canyondam, California	M5.7	115 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	119 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	60 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	118 km	6 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	7 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	88 km	-1 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	121 km	7 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	116 km	4 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	96 km	4 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	27 km	1 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	106 km	5 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	96 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	8 km	3 km
Oct 1, 2011	7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada	M4.8	129 km	4 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	25 km	-2 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	135 km	7 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	95 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	128 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020	EF1	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	24 km	0.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 1973	EF1	76 km	25.9 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	23 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	54 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	39 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 2015	EF0	46 km	3.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 2015	EF0	62 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	2 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	22 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 30, 1998	EF0	17 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (99 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	99 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	166 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	190 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH COMPLEX (316,556 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	NORTH COMPLEX	316,556	97 km
2021	CALDOR	226,583	92 km
2021	SUGAR	108,368	50 km
2014	KING	99,070	80 km
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	76 km
2017	TOHAKUM 2	92,711	100 km
2017	LONG VALLEY	80,456	53 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	79 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	95 km
2007	MOONLIGHT	65,718	98 km
2019	WALKER	58,747	79 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	55 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	17 km
1999	FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS)	47,030	58 km
2020	LOYALTON	45,484	21 km
1987	CLARK	39,194	69 km
2016	TULE	35,341	61 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	44 km
2020	NORTH	34,120	36 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
February	31°F (-1°C)	3.4 in
March	34°F (1°C)	3.1 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
May	47°F (8°C)	1.2 in
June	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
November	37°F (3°C)	3.2 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.3 in	Coldest

Verdi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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