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El Macero, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yolo County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,045 Population 1,771/sq mi density
$219,821 Median Income $122,951 per capita
$1,307,200 Home Value $838,969 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,193 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$219,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,307,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.6% bachelor's degree or higher
El Macero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,771/sq mi
Coordinates38.5440°N, 121.6852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYolo County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0410 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 66 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 130 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 66 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 93 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 103 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 132 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 137 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 99 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 113 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 110 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 99 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 103 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 128 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 146 km
Aug 3, 2006 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California M4.5 81 km
Jun 8, 2024 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA M4.5 103 km
Sep 19, 1992 7 km NW of Cobb, California M4.5 102 km
Apr 24, 2007 7 km WSW of Cobb, California M4.5 100 km
Jun 3, 2023 2km NW of The Geysers, CA M4.5 99 km
Mar 14, 2013 5 km W of Cobb, California M4.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

84 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 27 km 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 96 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 53 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 76 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 61 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 18, 2011 EF1 90 km 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 71 km 0
Dec 5, 1998 EF1 89 km 0
Feb 22, 1996 EF1 91 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 98 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 90 km 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 63 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 47 km 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF1 35 km 0
Feb 27, 1983 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 28, 1970 EF1 90 km 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 72 km 0
Nov 10, 1964 EF1 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 4.5 m 30 101 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 128 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HENNESSEY (314,241 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 53 km
2015 ROCKY 96,125 78 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 44 km
2019 KINCADE 77,780 96 km
2015 VALLEY 77,507 85 km
2020 GLASS 68,020 75 km
2017 NUNS 56,883 75 km
2017 ATLAS 51,664 52 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 56 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 63 km
2017 TUBBS 36,981 87 km
1988 49R 36,673 88 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 38 km
2012 SIXTEEN COMPLEX 18,191 75 km
2017 CASCADE 16,155 95 km
2006 ZAM ASSIST 14,404 30 km
2008 WALKER 12,441 90 km
2018 WAVERLY 12,238 95 km
2004 GEYSERS 12,075 94 km
1996 SCOTT 8,828 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest

El Macero has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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