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Greenville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
387 Population 48/sq mi density
$353,900 Home Value $215,880 Zillow
$296 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,679 ft (1,121 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates40.1336°N, 120.9453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLassen County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,783 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 12 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 16 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 46 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 15 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 110 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 136 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 105 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 12 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 110 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 122 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 118 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 118 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 150 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 92 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 134 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 95 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 136 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 62 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 114 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 83 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 93 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 87 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 98 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 70 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 90 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 93 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 75 km 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 82 km 0
Mar 29, 2014 EF0 93 km 0
Mar 25, 2014 EF0 78 km 0
Apr 8, 2005 EF0 93 km 0
May 16, 1998 EF0 98 km 0
Mar 10, 1994 EF0 87 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF0 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 62 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 172 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 177 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 190 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 22 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 48 km
2012 RUSH 306,811 89 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 68 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 76 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 68 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 89 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 22 km
2001 OBSERVATION 67,432 93 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 20 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 73 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 31 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 53 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 31 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 87 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 95 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 85 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 69 km
2014 BALD 39,770 88 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 5.2 in

Greenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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