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Honcut, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
343 Population 81/sq mi density
$168,068 Median Income $42,756 per capita
$266,900 Home Value $245,171 Zillow
$1,853 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
1,342 Violent Crime/100K 2,547 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$168,068 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,900 home value, $1,853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,342 violent crimes/100K (253% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Honcut enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation99 ft (30 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates39.3326°N, 121.5388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuba County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,520 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 M6.0 141 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 104 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 104 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 95 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 103 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 139 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 109 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 130 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 102 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 140 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 129 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 127 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 136 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 124 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 124 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 137 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 118 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 106 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 134 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 21 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 71 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 58 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 79 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 59 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 55 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 55 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 28 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 50 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 31 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 61 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 62 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 13 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 55 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 18 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 21 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 114 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 129 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 56 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 46 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 83 km
2014 KING 99,070 97 km
2015 ROCKY 96,125 92 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 90 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 90 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 80 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 97 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 58 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 80 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 90 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 90 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 90 km
1988 49R 36,673 30 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 64 km
2012 MILL 29,924 94 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 85 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 53 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Honcut has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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