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Coulterville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
13 Population 33/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
460 Violent Crime/100K 7,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Coulterville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates37.7126°N, 120.1961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMerced County County
Nearest AirportMerced Yosemite Regional (MCE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

6,158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 132 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 107 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 102 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 123 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 137 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 139 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 134 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 126 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 108 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 136 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 124 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 149 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 124 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 111 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 122 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 111 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 121 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 117 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 108 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 11, 2023 EF1 38 km 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 64 km 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 71 km 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 51 km 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 87 km 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 97 km 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 58 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 48 km 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 98 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 66 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 57 km 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 65 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 83 km 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 103 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 103 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 97 km
2013 RIM 257,084 30 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 35 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 19 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 71 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 40 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 23 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 23 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 15 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 81 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 20 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 95 km
2022 OAK 19,408 35 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 58 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 36 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 22 km
2004 POWER 17,266 88 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 55 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 87 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Coulterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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