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Comptche, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
114
Population
99/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
373
Violent Crime/100K
3,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Comptche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2651°N, 123.5897°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mendocino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 97 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0340 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 7.5 in |
Comptche has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (0.1").