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Graeagle, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
532 Population 48/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $49,770 per capita
$422,400 Home Value $403,385 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$422,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Graeagle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,221 ft (1,591 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates39.7525°N, 120.6454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySierra County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.9"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
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

2,403 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 M6.1 135 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 60 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 64 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 7 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 63 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 135 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 66 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 144 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 60 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 116 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 67 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 144 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 73 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 69 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 143 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 43 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 106 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 52 km
Sep 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.5 142 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

32 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 83 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 44 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 44 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 88 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 86 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 99 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 79 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 83 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 83 km 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 77 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 79 km 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 98 km 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 87 km 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 58 km 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 100 km 0
Mar 25, 2014 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF0 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 110 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 154 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 66 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 41 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 79 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 46 km
2014 KING 99,070 92 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 67 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 61 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 79 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 53 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 38 km
2018 PERRY 53,734 98 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 69 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 63 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 42 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 76 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 46 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 49 km
1988 49R 36,673 74 km
2016 TULE 35,341 88 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 5.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 5.4 in Coldest

Graeagle has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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