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Dorris, CA
Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
810
Population
1,157/sq mi density
$33,879
Median Income
$20,553 per capita
$120,100
Home Value
$131,561 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
446
Violent Crime/100K
1,226 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$33,879 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$120,100 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dorris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. The area receives 43.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,243 ft (1,293 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9650°N, 121.9204°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Siskiyou County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0394 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 50 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 66 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 109 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 167 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 179 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Dorris has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").