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California Pines, CA
Full City Profile · California · Modoc County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
359
Population
48/sq mi density
$55,583
Median Income
$21,200 per capita
$244,000
Home Value
$171,798 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
1,109
Violent Crime/100K
3,403 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,583 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$244,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,109 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
California Pines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,417 ft (1,346 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4138°N, 120.6653°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Modoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 77 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 125 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
California Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.3").