Pine Grove, CA
Full City Profile · California · Amador County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,310
Population
443/sq mi density
$70,675
Median Income
$48,794 per capita
$375,100
Home Value
$408,852 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,675 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$375,100 home value, $1,167/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4030°N, 120.6571°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Amador County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 149 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 157 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 166 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Pine Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.0").