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La Porte, CA
Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
50
Population
11/sq mi density
53°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
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Porte 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 Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,049 ft (1,539 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6725°N, 120.9852°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Plumas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 14.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 101 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
La Porte has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.3").