Dunsmuir, CA
Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,519
Population
949/sq mi density
$47,708
Median Income
$40,124 per capita
$262,800
Home Value
$232,924 Zillow
$953
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
739
Violent Crime/100K
431 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,708 median income, 11.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$262,800 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
739 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunsmuir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2315°N, 122.2709°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Siskiyou County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 21 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 73 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 104 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Dunsmuir has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (0.2").