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Chowchilla, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,876
Population
1,636/sq mi density
$63,308
Median Income
$21,944 per capita
$331,500
Home Value
$387,464 Zillow
$1,204
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,308 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$331,500 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chowchilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1161°N, 120.2420°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 146 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 121 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 132 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 145 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Chowchilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").