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Albion, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
214 Population 118/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
373 Violent Crime/100K 3,533 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation123 ft (37 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates39.2253°N, 123.7576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMendocino County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
107 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0340 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,513 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Apr 25, 1992 The 1992 Petrolia, California Earthquake M7.2 130 km
Apr 26, 1992 32 km SW of Ferndale, California M6.6 146 km
Aug 17, 1991 30 km SSW of Scotia, California M6.0 123 km
Jan 28, 2015 40 km SW of Ferndale, California M5.7 142 km
Jan 22, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.6 128 km
Jun 23, 2019 6km SSW of Petrolia, CA M5.6 125 km
Jan 16, 1990 30 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.4 122 km
Jan 1, 2023 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA M5.4 133 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km NW of Shelter Cove, California M5.3 120 km
Mar 18, 2020 15km W of Petrolia, CA M5.2 138 km
Jan 26, 1997 33 km SW of Scotia, California M5.2 130 km
Jul 18, 2021 12km W of Petrolia, CA M5.1 135 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 83 km
Jul 19, 2006 35 km SSW of Ferndale, California M5.0 131 km
Aug 7, 2009 43 km SW of Ferndale, California M4.9 142 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 150 km
Jun 19, 1994 29 km SW of Ferndale, California M4.9 139 km
Jun 5, 1992 31 km SSW of Ferndale, California M4.9 133 km
Sep 24, 2022 37km W of Petrolia, CA M4.8 147 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 27, 2005 EF1 87 km 0
Dec 5, 1998 EF1 22 km 0
Feb 17, 1959 EF1 90 km 0
Dec 11, 1983 EF0 47 km 0
Feb 3, 1958 EF0 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANCH (427,048 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RANCH 427,048 85 km
1996 FORK 83,209 87 km
2020 WALLBRIDGE 55,194 94 km
1987 MENDENHALL 54,162 71 km
2018 RIVER 48,920 67 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 96 km
2017 REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT 36,545 49 km
2012 MILL 29,924 98 km
2001 TROUGH 25,270 93 km
2017 POCKET 18,691 91 km
1987 FOUTS 16,892 86 km
2006 HUNTER 16,757 86 km
2014 LODGE COMPLEX 12,299 63 km
1985 UNNAMED 9,655 88 km
2008 MEU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (SUGARLOAF) 8,344 33 km
2008 MEU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (RED MOUNTAIN) 7,636 75 km
2003 SPANISH 6,384 92 km
2008 MEU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (HARDY) 5,520 54 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,076 93 km
1991 GEYSERS 4,993 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 8.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Warmest
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (10°C) 6.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 7.5 in

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 46°F in January to 59°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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