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Newell, CA
Full City Profile · California · Modoc County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
491
Population
205/sq mi density
$35,446
Median Income
$18,108 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
304 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,446 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Newell 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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8887°N, 121.3602°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Modoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 35 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 87 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 132 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 156 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
Newell has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").