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Coleville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Alpine County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
346 Population 18/sq mi density
$45,231 Median Income $17,917 per capita
$2,066 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
524 Violent Crime/100K 2,414 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,231 median income, 11.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Coleville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,089 ft (1,551 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates38.5806°N, 119.5029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAlpine County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.9"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.1 / 100
Community Resilience53.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,835 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 30 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 8 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 67 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 131 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 96 km
Nov 2, 1997 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada M5.4 147 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 96 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 89 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 28 km
May 15, 2020 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada M5.1 149 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 111 km
Feb 13, 2013 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada M5.1 141 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 8 km
Jun 30, 2020 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada M5.0 143 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 129 km
May 15, 2020 28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada M4.9 142 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 127 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 116 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 19 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015 EF1 79 km 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 54 km 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 65 km 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 77 km 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 74 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 93 km 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 83 km 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF0 47 km 0
Oct 15, 1972 EF0 91 km 0
Oct 1, 1972 EF0 90 km 0
May 26, 1964 EF0 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 77 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 96 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 113 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RIM (257,084 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 RIM 257,084 84 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 70 km
2014 KING 99,070 98 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 23 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 79 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 92 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 100 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 35 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 9 km
2013 BISON 23,611 39 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 13 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 85 km
2020 NUMBERS 18,998 32 km
2015 WASHINGTON 18,485 18 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 96 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 93 km
2004 POWER 17,266 68 km
1984 INDIAN 16,990 31 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 82 km
2007 ADRIAN 1 14,564 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Wettest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Coleville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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