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Dutch Flat, CA

Full City Profile · California · Nevada County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
103 Population 175/sq mi density
$415,000 Home Value $368,959 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
1,178 Violent Crime/100K 3,110 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,178 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dutch Flat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,263 ft (995 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates39.2080°N, 120.8345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyNevada County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0473 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,731 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 M6.1 111 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 139 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 111 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 113 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 70 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 112 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 109 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 85 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 139 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 110 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 117 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 85 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 69 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 116 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 65 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 117 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 53 km
Jul 8, 2021 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA M4.6 138 km
Dec 12, 1996 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.6 126 km
Jul 9, 2021 30km SE of Markleeville, CA M4.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 72 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 84 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 61 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 61 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 29 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 71 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 69 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 80 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 49 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 72 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 66 km 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF1 70 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 28, 1970 EF1 85 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 79 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 66 km 0
May 18, 2020 EF0 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 154 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 169 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH COMPLEX (316,556 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 63 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 72 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 87 km
2014 KING 99,070 40 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 22 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 89 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 99 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 70 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 83 km
1988 49R 36,673 32 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 86 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 23 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 65 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 91 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 54 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 21 km
2004 POWER 17,266 92 km
2001 STAR 16,846 32 km
2017 CASCADE 16,155 50 km
2001 MARTIS 14,526 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 10.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 8.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 7.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (9°C) 7.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 9.2 in

Dutch Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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