Weather & Climate in Whitmore, CA

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

Whitmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°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 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,965 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	44.5°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,965 ft (599 m)
Area	6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density	31/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6125°N, 121.9359°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Shasta County County
Nearest Airport	Redding Regional (RDD) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.36"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.1 / 100
Community Resilience	47.7 / 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

1,532 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	88 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	83 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California	M5.4	134 km	28 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	143 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	85 km	6 km
Nov 26, 1998	7km NW of Redding, CA	M5.1	40 km	25 km
Sep 8, 2023	12 km NE of Burney, CA	M5.0	49 km	16 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	87 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2008	31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.7	81 km	2 km
Nov 26, 1998	5km NNW of Redding, CA	M4.6	39 km	25 km
Jan 19, 2008	34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California	M4.5	86 km	10 km
Jul 21, 1998	4 km NNW of Redding, California	M4.5	40 km	23 km
Aug 28, 2016	8 km ESE of Mad River, California	M4.5	126 km	36 km
May 10, 2005	10 km NW of Burney, California	M4.4	40 km	17 km
Mar 9, 1992	8 km SE of Hyampom, California	M4.4	122 km	33 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km NW of Belden, CA	M4.4	83 km	8 km
Mar 27, 1997	14km SW of Manton, CA	M4.4	32 km	8 km
Nov 5, 1997	3 km ENE of East Quincy, California	M4.4	117 km	-1 km
Jun 14, 1991	8 km SW of Hat Creek, California	M4.4	34 km	11 km
Dec 20, 2000	12 km NNW of Burney, California	M4.4	47 km	17 km

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

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986	EF2	77 km	2.0 mi	0
May 9, 1980	EF2	59 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1953	EF2	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 2023	EF1	90 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 23, 1978	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	87 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 25, 2021	EF0	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	73 km	2.7 mi	0
Jan 4, 2021	EF0	80 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	86 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 2013	EF0	56 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 19, 2013	EF0	65 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 17, 1993	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 14, 1987	EF0	87 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 22, 1981	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1978	EF0	37 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (39 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	39 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	91 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	116 km
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	196 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	96 km
2018	CARR	233,710	57 km
1990	CAMPBELL	128,266	64 km
2021	MCFARLAND	121,554	91 km
2012	CHIPS	79,978	85 km
2018	DELTA	63,732	62 km
1992	FOUNTAIN	62,340	27 km
1999	GUN 2	61,203	50 km
2020	ZOGG	56,941	62 km
2008	BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK)	52,091	94 km
2000	STORRIE	49,588	85 km
2012	BAGLEY	47,731	48 km
2018	HIRZ	46,700	50 km
1994	BARKLEY	44,256	57 km
2014	BALD	39,770	60 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON)	36,514	62 km
1999	MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS)	34,459	97 km
2014	EILER	30,967	38 km
2008	SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOTION)	29,346	49 km
2012	PONDEROSA	28,690	25 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	7.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	44°F (7°C)	6.1 in
March	47°F (8°C)	6.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	60°F (15°C)	1.9 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
July	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
November	47°F (8°C)	6.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	7.0 in

Whitmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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