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Proberta, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
475 Population 332/sq mi density
$36,926 Median Income $15,565 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
915 Violent Crime/100K 6,460 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,926 median income, 6.3% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
915 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Proberta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates40.0762°N, 122.1776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyTehama County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience27.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 96 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 92 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 140 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 136 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 93 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 64 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 99 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 111 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 94 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 105 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 46 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 146 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 63 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 147 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 132 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 51 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 64 km
Aug 28, 2016 8 km ESE of Mad River, California M4.5 112 km
Sep 19, 1992 7 km NW of Cobb, California M4.5 145 km
Mar 14, 2013 5 km W of Cobb, California M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 20 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 7 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 36 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 42 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 55 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 55 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 56 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 51 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 62 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 61 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 83 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 81 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 59 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 17 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 28, 1970 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 25, 2021 EF0 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 73 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 133 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 148 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 AUGUST COMPLEX 1,068,802 74 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 98 km
2018 CARR 233,710 79 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 64 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 30 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 67 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 68 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 83 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 90 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 34 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 54 km
1987 MENDENHALL 54,162 95 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 67 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 76 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 36 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 77 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 67 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 77 km
2014 EILER 30,967 96 km
2012 MILL 29,924 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Proberta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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