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River Pines, CA
Full City Profile · California · Amador County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
345
Population
1,725/sq mi density
60°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
1,723 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.8% bachelor's degree or higher
River Pines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5455°N, 120.7429°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Amador County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 161 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 171 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 181 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
River Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.2").