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Madeline, CA

Full City Profile · California · Modoc County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
28 Population 560/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
1,109 Violent Crime/100K 3,403 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,109 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Madeline experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 82.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,324 ft (1,623 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates41.0514°N, 120.4754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyModoc County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
100 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 82.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.8 / 100
Community Resilience21.8 / 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,457 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 M5.7 108 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 108 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 138 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 109 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 92 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 110 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 100 km
Sep 14, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.7 114 km
Jul 16, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.6 117 km
Jan 22, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 116 km
Jul 27, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 117 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 102 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 108 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 132 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 150 km
Jun 30, 2004 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M4.4 116 km
Dec 2, 1996 9 km N of Sutcliffe, Nevada M4.4 136 km
Dec 20, 2000 12 km NNW of Burney, California M4.4 102 km
Nov 5, 1997 3 km ENE of East Quincy, California M4.4 127 km
Jun 14, 1991 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California M4.4 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 107 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 110 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 149 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 87 km
2012 RUSH 306,811 60 km
2020 W-5 COLD SPRINGS 84,024 32 km
2001 OBSERVATION 67,432 43 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 95 km
2012 LOST 57,647 80 km
2017 STEELE 49,153 98 km
2014 BALD 39,770 73 km
2018 STONE 39,455 61 km
2014 EILER 30,967 95 km
2017 COVE 30,884 51 km
2001 BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE) 30,803 24 km
2020 SHEEP 29,150 84 km
2012 READING 26,872 97 km
1999 PINE 24,124 91 km
1996 AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) 24,090 86 km
1987 LOST 23,599 85 km
2020 GOLD 21,623 29 km
1984 TWIN 21,476 55 km
2018 WHALEBACK 18,640 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
July 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Madeline has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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