Forestville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sonoma County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
3,862
Population
734/sq mi density
$105,139
Median Income
$51,717 per capita
$706,200
Home Value
$617,912 Zillow
$1,851
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$105,139 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$706,200 home value, $1,851/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Forestville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4825°N, 122.8899°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sonoma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Metro Oakland International (OAK) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0321 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very 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 High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 111 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 121 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Forestville has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.0").