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C-Road, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
60 Population 23/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
C-Road experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,797 ft (1,462 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates39.7627°N, 120.5771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySierra County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.9"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,414 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 132 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 63 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 67 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 6 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 66 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 133 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 61 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 63 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 141 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 70 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 111 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 141 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 62 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 66 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 141 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 40 km
Sep 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.5 140 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 47 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 102 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 38 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 39 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 91 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 92 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 85 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 89 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 89 km 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 71 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 85 km 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 96 km 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 84 km 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 98 km 0
Mar 25, 2014 EF0 94 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF0 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 113 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 DIXIE 979,795 67 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 47 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 85 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 40 km
2014 KING 99,070 93 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 62 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 65 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 81 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 53 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 36 km
2018 PERRY 53,734 93 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 75 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 67 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 38 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 70 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 40 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 45 km
1988 49R 36,673 79 km
2016 TULE 35,341 82 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 5.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 5.4 in Coldest

C-Road has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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