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Paradise, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
211
Population
12/sq mi density
$106,250
Median Income
$73,416 per capita
$680,600
Home Value
$328,211 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
82
Violent Crime/100K
752 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$680,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paradise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,769 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7542°N, 121.6064°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
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 83 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | 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 | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| 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 | Coldest |
Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.1").