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Magalia, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,784
Population
555/sq mi density
$60,625
Median Income
$30,786 per capita
$254,400
Home Value
$268,900 Zillow
$1,413
Median Rent
49.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, $1,413/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Magalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,252 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8188°N, 121.6077°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 75 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 184 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 7.0 in |
Magalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.1").