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Chilcoot-Vinton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
377
Population
29/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 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
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chilcoot-Vinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,079 ft (1,548 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8067°N, 120.1389°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.4 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Chilcoot-Vinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.4").