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Arden-Arcade, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sacramento County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
96,319
Population
6,058/sq mi density
$71,767
Median Income
$43,815 per capita
$504,400
Home Value
$471,057 Zillow
$1,476
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
315 sunny days/yr
615
Violent Crime/100K
3,123 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,767 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$504,400 home value, $1,476/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
615 violent crimes/100K (62% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Arden-Arcade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6006°N, 121.3846°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sacramento County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.17 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.47 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 118 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 146 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Arden-Arcade has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").