French Gulch, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
221
Population
18/sq mi density
$32,188
Median Income
$24,209 per capita
$84,100
Home Value
$279,286 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$32,188 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
French Gulch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7188°N, 122.6294°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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 | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 85 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 98 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 134 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
French Gulch has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (0.2").