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Weather & Climate in Weaverville, CA

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

Weaverville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 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 37.5 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,285 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,285 ft (696 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates40.7407°N, 122.9290°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyShasta County County
Nearest AirportRedding Regional (RDD)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.1 / 100
Community Resilience47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,776 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 25, 1992 The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake M7.2 119 km 10 km
Apr 26, 1992 32 km SW of Ferndale, California M6.6 143 km 22 km
Jan 10, 2010 The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake M6.5 149 km 29 km
Apr 26, 1992 30 km WSW of Ferndale, California M6.5 142 km 19 km
Aug 17, 1991 30 km SSW of Scotia, California M6.0 127 km 8 km
Jan 28, 2015 40 km SW of Ferndale, California M5.7 149 km 17 km
Jan 22, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.6 133 km 23 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 85 km 27 km
Jun 23, 2019 6km SSW of Petrolia, CA M5.6 127 km 9 km
Jan 16, 1990 30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.4 128 km 4 km
Dec 26, 1994 7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.4 116 km 23 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 49 km 28 km
Jan 1, 2023 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA M5.4 95 km 31 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.3 126 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 15km W of Petrolia, CA M5.2 136 km 29 km
Jun 17, 2002 29 km WNW of Fields Landing, California M5.2 137 km 17 km
Jan 26, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.2 134 km 22 km
Jul 18, 2021 12km W of Petrolia, CA M5.1 135 km 31 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 45 km 25 km
Jul 19, 2006 35 km SSW of Ferndale, California M5.0 137 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 9, 1980 EF2 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 4, 2013 EF0 89 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF0 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 97 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 123 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 150 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 AUGUST COMPLEX 1,068,802 89 km
2018 CARR 233,710 29 km
2021 MONUMENT 226,125 28 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 42 km
2020 RED SALMON COMPLEX 147,535 58 km
1999 MEGRAM- ORLEANS 125,337 53 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 52 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 33 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 97 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 72 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 41 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 97 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 49 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 77 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 91 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 44 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 81 km
2012 BAGLEY 47,731 80 km
2018 HIRZ 46,700 61 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.8 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.6 in Coldest

Weaverville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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