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Mt. Bullion, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
58 Population 95/sq mi density
$242,900 Home Value $386,793 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
521 Violent Crime/100K 1,944 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
521 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mt. Bullion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,168 ft (661 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates37.5086°N, 120.0421°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMerced County County
Nearest AirportMerced Yosemite Regional (MCE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0467 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.3 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7,449 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 150 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 121 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 102 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 108 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 132 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 135 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 130 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 144 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 121 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 137 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 110 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 109 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 144 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 98 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 140 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 99 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 104 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 138 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 149 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 65 km 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 11, 2023 EF1 64 km 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 80 km 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 86 km 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 68 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 86 km 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 47 km 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 65 km 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 81 km 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 77 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 41 km 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 48 km 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 87 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 72 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 71 km 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 90 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 95 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 104 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 76 km
2013 RIM 257,084 46 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 25 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 8 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 97 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 49 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 46 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 27 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 32 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 99 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 11 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 73 km
2022 OAK 19,408 16 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 84 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 31 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 44 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 100 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 80 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 65 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Mt. Bullion has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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