Crescent Mills, CA
Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
57
Population
13/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Crescent Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 109.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,918 ft (1,194 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1007°N, 120.9217°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lassen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 66 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 176 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 181 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Crescent Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.1").