Portola, California
Portola is a city of 2,441 people in Plumas County, California, founded in May 16, 1946.
Why visit Portola
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Western Pacific Railroad Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Portola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Portola
Portola is the only incorporated city in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 2,100 at the 2020 census, down from 2,104 at the 2010 census. Portola is located on the Middle Fork of the Feather River and was named after Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá, although he did not explore this area.
From the Wikipedia article Portola, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
Railway museum in Portola, California
700 Western Pacific Way, Portola
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship4
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Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Portola
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 19°F | 4.2 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 21°F | 3.9 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 29°F | 1.6 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 35°F | 1.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 40°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 45°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 43°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 37°F | 0.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 19°F | 4.3 in | 7.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portola (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Plumas County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2021-07-20: Dixie Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-09: Bear Fire (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Nervino Airport (NVN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- East Quincy 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Quincy 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Verdi 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Lemmon Valley 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Truckee 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
- Mogul 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
- Reno 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Sun Valley 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Susanville 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sparks 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- A Strange Steam Engine in Portola - 2 Photos (26733443444), Roger Puta, Public domain
- WP 805A and train 2 Sparks NV 2004 WPRRHS Convention e, The original uploader was Evicknair at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
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