Parksdale, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,980
Population
1,713/sq mi density
$55,395
Median Income
$17,215 per capita
$259,600
Home Value
$418,660 Zillow
$1,355
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,395 median income, 20.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$259,600 home value, $1,355/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Parksdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 277 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9465°N, 120.0212°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 20 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 116 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 130 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 146 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Parksdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.0").