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Auburn, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sacramento County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,758
Population
1,916/sq mi density
$77,760
Median Income
$52,314 per capita
$642,400
Home Value
$615,564 Zillow
$1,432
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
1,669 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,760 median income, 1.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$642,400 home value, $1,432/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,213 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8951°N, 121.0767°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sacramento County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 31 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.1").