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Lake City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Modoc County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
30
Population
5/sq mi density
$125,000
Median Income
$47,107 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
1,109
Violent Crime/100K
3,403 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,109 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").