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Big Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
83
Population
180/sq mi density
$1,075
Median Rent
10.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
1,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,978 ft (1,517 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2036°N, 119.2485°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 51 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 70 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 91 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 125 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in |
Big Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.2").