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Welcome to Paradise, California

This page is the web's most comprehensive resource for weather, news, and information about Paradise, California. You may find local weather information, history, and more by clicking the links to the left. If you think this page is missing any important information, please contact us and let us know! We are always happy to add fresh new information.

Where is Paradise?
Paradise is located in Northern California in Butte County, 490 miles north of Los Angeles, 175 miles northeast of San Francisco, 92 miles north of Sacramento, the State Capital, and 175 miles northwest of famous Lake Tahoe, 22 miles north of Oroville, county seat of Butte County, and 14 miles east of Chico. Getting to Paradise is easy if you remember All Roads Lead to Paradise.

The estimated population of Paradise varies by source. The estimated 2000 population is approximately 26,400.

The elevation of Paradise ranges from 1,200 to 2,400 feet above sea level; its neighboring communities, Magalia from 2,400 to 2,800 feet, Stirling City at 3,532 feet, and Inskip at 4,816 feet.

The climate varies in the Paradise area. The highest temperature on record is 111 degrees F., the lowest temperature recorded being 12 degrees F. There are 65 days average per year with temperatures 90 degrees or higher, and 30 days average with a low temperature of 32 degrees or colder. Average rainfall is 51 inches, mostly in the winter months, but ranging from November to April. Snow? Yes, an average of 6 inches in the upper Ridge area. Sunny days? Lots of them. Average 257 per year. Smog is virtually nonexistant.

The Ridge has a few radio stations dedicated to community and emergency information. You can read more about them on our radio stations page.

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