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Garberville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
1,568
Population
585/sq mi density
$37,760
Median Income
$18,754 per capita
$418,000
Home Value
$339,259 Zillow
$1,185
Median Rent
38.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
566
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,760 median income, 1.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$418,000 home value, $1,185/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Garberville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1003°N, 123.7943°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0303 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.31 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 53 km |
| 2024 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 198 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 12.1 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Garberville has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 43°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and July the driest (0.1").