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Bucks Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
20
Population
2/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bucks Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 82.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,248 ft (1,600 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8796°N, 121.1991°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 73 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 190 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
Bucks Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.2").