Lake City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Modoc County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
30
Population
5/sq mi density
$125,000
Median Income
$47,107 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,832 ft (1,473 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6453°N, 120.2221°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Modoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 111 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 166 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").