Pine Flat, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
205
Population
205/sq mi density
$58,095
Median Income
$26,417 per capita
$231,600
Home Value
$224,176 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,095 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$231,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Flat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,983 ft (1,214 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8754°N, 118.6438°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 72.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 20.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 94 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 61 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 166 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Pine Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 41°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").