Big Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
83
Population
180/sq mi density
$1,075
Median Rent
10.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
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 | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 44.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
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) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 6.8 in |
Big Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and August the driest (0.1").