North Fork, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,914
Population
90/sq mi density
$68,304
Median Income
$32,542 per capita
$331,500
Home Value
$395,167 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,304 median income, 18.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$331,500 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Fork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,144 ft (958 m) |
| Area | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2346°N, 119.5210°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 44.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 62 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 77 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 96 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
North Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (0.1").