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Weather & Climate in Wautec, CA

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

Wautec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 911 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation911 ft (278 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates41.3543°N, 123.8623°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDel Norte County County
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International - Medford (MFR)
87 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.6 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,390 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992 The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake M7.2 117 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2014 77 km WNW of Indianola, California M6.8 122 km 16 km
Apr 26, 1992 32 km SW of Ferndale, California M6.6 123 km 22 km
Jan 10, 2010 The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake M6.5 105 km 29 km
Apr 26, 1992 30 km WSW of Ferndale, California M6.5 118 km 19 km
Aug 17, 1991 30 km SSW of Scotia, California M6.0 128 km 8 km
Feb 4, 2010 61 km WSW of Ferndale, California M5.9 140 km 23 km
Mar 9, 2020 69km W of Petrolia, CA M5.8 149 km 3 km
Jan 28, 2015 40 km SW of Ferndale, California M5.7 131 km 17 km
Jan 22, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.6 128 km 23 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 24 km 27 km
Jun 23, 2019 6km SSW of Petrolia, CA M5.6 126 km 9 km
Oct 4, 1997 100 km WNW of Samoa, California M5.5 128 km 7 km
Feb 26, 2007 52km W of Ferndale, CA M5.4 116 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1990 30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.4 129 km 4 km
Jan 13, 2001 off the coast of Northern California M5.4 134 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2007 51 km W of Ferndale, California M5.4 115 km -1 km
Dec 26, 1994 7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.4 78 km 23 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 65 km 28 km
Nov 27, 1998 87 km W of Ferndale, California M5.4 142 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 29, 1958 EF2 49 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 30, 1992 EF1 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 11, 1992 EF1 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 25, 2018 EF0 66 km 0.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 2002 EF0 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 71 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF0 85 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1960 EF0 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 1958 EF0 52 km 0.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1873 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m — 73 km
1992 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 116 km
2024 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 0.1 m — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 139 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MONUMENT (226,125 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 MONUMENT 226,125 87 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 78 km
2017 CHETCO BAR 194,877 100 km
2020 SLATER 157,784 70 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 46 km
1999 MEGRAM- ORLEANS 125,337 51 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 68 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 71 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 34 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 49 km
2017 OAK 95,692 50 km
2023 KELLY 90,267 62 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 64 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 45 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 51 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 61 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 100 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 46 km
2008 BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) 40,029 46 km
2018 NATCHEZ 38,800 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 11.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 9.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 9.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 11.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 12.0 in Wettest

Wautec has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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