Bucks Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
20
Population
2/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
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 | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 | 35°F (1°C) | 11.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Bucks Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (0.1").