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Corning, CA
Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,168
Population
2,301/sq mi density
$55,732
Median Income
$20,892 per capita
$274,600
Home Value
$292,232 Zillow
$1,116
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
372
Violent Crime/100K
2,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,732 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$274,600 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Corning enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9282°N, 122.1820°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Glenn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.1 / 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 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 85 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 165 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Corning has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").