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Junction City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Trinity County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,084
Population
41/sq mi density
$62,669
Median Income
$26,126 per capita
$401,900
Home Value
$238,620 Zillow
$834
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,669 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$401,900 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Junction City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,665 ft (812 m) |
| Area | 28.0 sq mi (72.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7360°N, 123.0846°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Trinity County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.0 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| 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 | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 106 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 136 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 161 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Junction City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").