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Delleker, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
668 Population 241/sq mi density
$53,818 Median Income $23,952 per capita
$317,800 Home Value $264,558 Zillow
$1,266 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,818 median income, 15.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$317,800 home value, $1,266/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Delleker experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,066 ft (1,544 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates39.8133°N, 120.4897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySierra County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 37.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,399 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 M6.1 132 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 64 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 68 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 11 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 67 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 57 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 134 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 142 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 65 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 58 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 101 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 70 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 142 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 66 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 141 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 42 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 101 km
Sep 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.5 140 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 42 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 32 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 32 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 100 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 94 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 98 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 97 km 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 66 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 93 km 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 97 km 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 84 km 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 43 km 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 61 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 53 km 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 72 km 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 115 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 142 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 65 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 55 km
2012 RUSH 306,811 94 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 92 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 31 km
2014 KING 99,070 98 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 53 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 68 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 88 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 50 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 32 km
2018 PERRY 53,734 85 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 82 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 72 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 35 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 61 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 34 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 36 km
1988 49R 36,673 88 km
2016 TULE 35,341 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 4.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in

Delleker has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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