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Cromberg, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
262 Population 29/sq mi density
$376,600 Home Value $401,404 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cromberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,848 ft (1,478 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates39.8684°N, 120.6904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPlumas County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 28.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)14.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.4 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,993 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 147 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 48 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 52 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 9 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 50 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 75 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 148 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 141 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 48 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 85 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 111 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 76 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 81 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 56 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 60 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 118 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 52 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 55 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 121 km
Jun 14, 1991 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California M4.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 85 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 50 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 98 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 89 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 85 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 85 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 84 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 78 km 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 58 km 0
Mar 25, 2014 EF0 86 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF0 96 km 0
Apr 8, 2005 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 79 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 98 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 DIXIE 979,795 53 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 41 km
2012 RUSH 306,811 96 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 76 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 99 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 45 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 67 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 50 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 92 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 39 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 26 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 64 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 54 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 52 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 75 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 52 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 95 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 42 km
1988 49R 36,673 82 km
2016 TULE 35,341 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 6.5 in Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 5.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 5.6 in Coldest

Cromberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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