Gasquet, CA
Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
392
Population
82/sq mi density
$46,620
Median Income
$35,766 per capita
$365,300
Home Value
$393,985 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,620 median income, 6.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$365,300 home value, $882/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gasquet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8361°N, 123.9760°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Del Norte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 18 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 156 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 13.7 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 12.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 12.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 18.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Gasquet has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.2") and July the driest (0.2").