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Durham, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,111
Population
75/sq mi density
$120,778
Median Income
$48,504 per capita
$612,100
Home Value
$581,175 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
3,628 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,778 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$612,100 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Durham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 81.9 sq mi (212.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6294°N, 121.7908°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 99 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").