Lake Almanor West, CA
Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
382
Population
167/sq mi density
$178,611
Median Income
$128,403 per capita
$649,600
Home Value
$359,654 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$178,611 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$649,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Almanor West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 109.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,620 ft (1,408 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2336°N, 121.2021°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Plumas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 39 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 155 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 156 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lake Almanor West has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (0.2").