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Douglas City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
1,025
Population
34/sq mi density
$45,938
Median Income
$34,703 per capita
$363,900
Home Value
$290,145 Zillow
$1,057
Median Rent
40.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 0.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$363,900 home value, $1,057/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,153 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6450°N, 122.9274°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 105 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 121 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 157 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
Douglas City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.2").