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Butte Meadows, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
22
Population
10/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Butte Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,386 ft (1,337 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0853°N, 121.5427°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 27 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 (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 45 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 157 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.7 in |
Butte Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.2").