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Weather & Climate in Pollock Pines, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pollock Pines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 3,869 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,869 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7576°N, 120.5910°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | El Dorado County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2,492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada | M6.1 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 3 km N of Blairsden, California | M5.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1994 | 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California | M5.1 | 77 km | -1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | M5.1 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | California-Nevada border region | M4.9 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.8 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1995 | 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.8 | 81 km | -1 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 75 km | -2 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV | M4.7 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.7 | 83 km | -1 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 13 km SE of Walker, California | M4.7 | 113 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 19km NW of Truckee, CA | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA | M4.6 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.6 | 90 km | -2 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 30km SE of Markleeville, CA | M4.6 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada | M4.5 | 84 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 7, 1978 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2023 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 2015 | EF1 | 46 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | EF1 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | EF1 | 54 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 1992 | EF1 | 93 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF1 | 51 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1983 | EF1 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 2023 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2020 | EF0 | 38 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2020 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2018 | EF0 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2017 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2017 | EF0 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 11, 2017 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 160 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 173 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 185 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | CALDOR | 226,583 | 26 km |
| 2014 | KING | 99,070 | 20 km |
| 2022 | MOSQUITO | 77,858 | 33 km |
| 2015 | BUTTE | 72,894 | 55 km |
| 2021 | TAMARACK | 70,171 | 77 km |
| 1994 | COTTONWOOD | 47,912 | 100 km |
| 1988 | 49R | 36,673 | 76 km |
| 2018 | DONNELL | 36,151 | 79 km |
| 2013 | AMERICAN | 27,938 | 42 km |
| 2020 | SLINK | 26,437 | 93 km |
| 2013 | BISON | 23,611 | 98 km |
| 1992 | CLEVELAND | 21,835 | 16 km |
| 2008 | AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) | 20,709 | 50 km |
| 2020 | NUMBERS | 18,998 | 88 km |
| 2015 | WASHINGTON | 18,485 | 79 km |
| 1992 | GULCH | 18,019 | 65 km |
| 2004 | POWER | 17,266 | 39 km |
| 1984 | INDIAN | 16,990 | 78 km |
| 2001 | STAR | 16,846 | 39 km |
| 2017 | CASCADE | 16,155 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.1 in |
Pollock Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.3").