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Arbuckle, CA
Full City Profile · California · Colusa County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,209
Population
1,823/sq mi density
$83,677
Median Income
$26,964 per capita
$388,600
Home Value
$415,996 Zillow
$1,093
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
1,234 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,677 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$388,600 home value, $1,093/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Arbuckle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0142°N, 122.0610°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Colusa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
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 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Arbuckle has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").